Deregulated
/ˌdiːˈrɛɡjʊleɪtɪd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Freed from government regulation or control, especially in reference to markets or industries.
The deregulated telecommunications industry experienced increased competition and innovation.
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Commentary
Often used in legal and economic contexts to denote a shift from regulatory oversight to more autonomous operation; important to distinguish from simply 'unregulated,' which implies absence rather than removal of regulation.
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