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

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

The company faces an antitrust lawsuit from the Justice Department and allegations from the Federal Trade Commission that it used illegal ticket resale tactics that misled artists and ticket buyers.

From MarketWatch

Compass responded by filing a federal antitrust lawsuit, claiming Zillow was using monopoly power to crush a competitor’s business model.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Gail Slater was trying to enforce antitrust laws to protect the average American from monopolies and corporate cartels, particularly in the area of kitchen table issues.”

From Barron's