Liberalizing
/ˈlɪbərəˌlaɪzɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) The act of removing or relaxing legal restrictions or regulations, often to promote free trade or competition.
The government is liberalizing trade policies to attract foreign investment.
- (adj.) Pertaining to the process of making laws or regulations less restrictive.
A liberalizing trend in telecommunications law has reduced barriers to market entry.
Forms
- liberalize
- liberalized
- liberalizes
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Commentary
Often used in contexts involving economic or regulatory reform; clarity on the scope of liberalization is key in drafting.
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