adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Opposed to or against the establishment or existence of trusts (monopolies), usually referring to legislation. not-comparable

   "The regulators used antitrust laws to block the merger, believing it would eliminate competition."

Adjective

1. 1
   of laws and regulations; designed to protect trade and commerce from unfair business practices wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

antimonopolyantimonopoly

Example

More examples

"The purpose of antitrust law is to stop the abusive influence of the market by big companies."

Etymology

From anti- + trust.

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