Liberalize
/ˈlɪbəˌraɪz/
Definitions
- (v.) To remove or reduce restrictions or regulations, especially in laws or rules.
The government decided to liberalize trade policies to encourage international commerce.
Forms
- liberalizes
- liberalized
- liberalizing
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Commentary
Commonly used in legal and economic contexts to denote easing regulatory controls.
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