🔓deregulation

noun
ˌdiːˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

Meaning

The removal or reduction of government regulations in an economic sector.
The removal or reduction of government rules and restrictions in business.
The removal or reduction of government regulations and controls, often involving liberalization, free market policies, or privatization.

Example Sentences

Deregulation has increased competition in the telecommunications sector.

Deregulation allows businesses to operate with fewer restrictions.

The deregulation of industries boosted economic growth.

Synonyms

Liberalization, Free Market, Removal of Restrictions, Free Market Reform, Privatization, liberalization, free market, privatization
Entry 1
Liberalization, Free Market, Removal of Restrictions
Entry 2
Liberalization, Free Market Reform, Privatization
Entry 3
liberalization, free market, privatization

Antonyms

Regulation, Control, Government Intervention, Government Oversight, Interventionism, regulation, control, restriction
Entry 1
Regulation, Control, Government Intervention
Entry 2
Regulation, Government Oversight, Interventionism
Entry 3
regulation, control, restriction

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