Dictionary
invitation to treat
(CONTRACT LAW) an invitation to someone for them to make an offer for something that you have to sell; an indication that you are willing to negotiate the sale of something, but without being immediately bound if the other party accepts your original suggested price
A price tag in a shop or a label on a website is just an invitation to treat.
Phrase Bank
- The advertisement was regarded as an invitation to treat.
- A sign in a store window may be considered an invitation to treat.