"CVSA" meaning in English

See CVSA in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

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  1. (road transport) Initialism of Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, initialism Alternative form of: Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance
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