antitrust
Opposed to or against the establishment or existence of trusts, usually referring to…Opposed to or against the establishment or existence of trusts (monopolies), usually referring to legislation.
» The purpose of antitrust law is to stop the abusive influence of the market by big companies.
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1 senses(not comparable)Opposed to or against the establishment or existence of trusts (monopolies), usually referring to legislation.
The regulators used antitrust laws to block the merger, believing it would eliminate competition.
- of laws and regulations; designed to protect trade and commerce from unfair business practices
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1 sentencesThe purpose of antitrust law is to stop the abusive influence of the market by big companies.
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1 synonyms- of laws and regulations; designed to protect trade and commerce from unfair business practices:antimonopoly
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