Deregulate
/ˌdiːˈrɛɡjʊleɪt/
Definitions
- (v.) To remove or reduce regulations imposed on an industry or activity.
The government plans to deregulate the telecommunications sector to encourage competition.
Forms
- deregulates
- deregulated
- deregulating
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Commentary
Often used in policy contexts to denote reducing governmental control to promote market freedom.
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