Nonmarket

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    That which is not a market.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Not market-based; often specifically lacking the openness of a free market. not-comparable

    "nonmarket forces"

Example

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"In fact, it is arguably the nonmarket orientation (monopoly characteristics) of professional baseball that has sent players’ earnings, team owners’ profits and companies’ market valuations (and dividends) into the stratosphere."

Etymology

From non- + market.

Related phrases

free market

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