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

Any merger would also require antitrust approvals from the likes of Australia, Canada, Chile, China, the European Union, the U.S. and possibly others.

From MarketWatch

Boasberg's ruling marked another setback for US antitrust enforcers pursuing aggressive action against Big Tech, with mixed results in court.

From Barron's

The company’s board said it remained uncertain whether an agreement would be reached and that any deal would have to be approved by its governing bodies as well as antitrust regulators.

From The Wall Street Journal

Google has appealed a US district judge's landmark antitrust ruling that found the company illegally held a monopoly in online search.

From BBC

A spokeswoman for the Competition Bureau declined to comment further, citing confidentiality provisions in Canada’s antitrust laws.

From The Wall Street Journal