antitrust

American

[an-tee-truhst, an-tahy-] / ˌæn tiˈtrʌst, ˌæn taɪ- /

adjective

opposing or intended to restrain trusts, monopolies, or other large combinations of business and capital, especially with a view to maintaining and promoting competition.

antitrust legislation.

antitrust British

/ ˌæntɪˈtrʌst /

noun

(modifier) regulating or opposing trusts, monopolies, cartels, or similar organizations, esp in order to prevent unfair competition

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Etymology

Origin of antitrust

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; anti- + trust

Example Sentences

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In doing so, Paxton and other states’ attorneys general asserted, the investors broke antitrust laws.

From The Wall Street Journal

“This deal was never going to be decided on the merits of the offer or rigid antitrust considerations,” said Gabriel Kahn, a professor at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism.

From Los Angeles Times

The president’s comments come as Netflix tries to secure a deal and antitrust approval to buy Warner’s studios and the HBO streaming service.

From The Wall Street Journal

Private antitrust enforcement occurs even though customers can voluntarily not buy at the higher prices upon which they’ve colluded.

From The Wall Street Journal

The resignation earlier this month of the DoJ's top antitrust official, however, raised questions about the future of the lawsuit.

From BBC

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