antitrust

American  

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

adjective

1. 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.

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antitrust British  

/ ˌæntɪˈtrʌst /

noun

1. (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

After years of ticketing scrutiny, the Department of Justice’s antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation started its trial this week.

From Los Angeles Times

Multiple outlets reported that the company could reach a settlement with the Justice Department in an ongoing antitrust lawsuit.

From Barron's

He recently settled an antitrust lawsuit with pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts that he says “will end up being one of the signature cost-of-living accomplishments of the administration.”

From The Wall Street Journal

The states, which include California, Colorado and New York, would sue on antitrust grounds, believing the deal would result in too much concentration in some local TV markets.

From The Wall Street Journal

He was a Justice Department witness in Microsoft’s antitrust trial, and he spent a year as the chief technologist at the Federal Communications Commission.

From The Wall Street Journal