antitrust

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Tag End

DEFINITION: (adjective) Of laws and regulations; designed to protect trade and commerce from unfair business practices.

SYNONYMS: antimonopoly.

USAGE: Government antitrust laws prevented the technology company from merging with its only competitor.

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