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deregulation

American  
[dee-reg-yuh-ley-shuhn] / diˌrɛg yəˈleɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. the act or process of removing legislative controls or restrictions from an industry, commodity, etc..

    I predicted then that such a massive deregulation of the banking industry would seriously harm the economy.

Etymology

Origin of deregulation

de- ( def. ) + regulation ( def. )

Example Sentences

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He named the Trump administration’s signature tax and spending bill, the Fed’s monthly purchases of Treasury bills, deregulation, and the boom in capital spending on artificial intelligence as four “tailwinds” that could support asset prices.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

He’s not unalterably opposed to deregulation, per se.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

I foresee this trend will only gain steam as U.S. interest rate cuts, foreign investment, deregulation and GDP growth breathe new life into sectors that have been undervalued or even stymied in recent years.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

A dollop of tax reform, a big dose of deregulation and an AI investment boom are allowing the economy to cope with the tariff distortions and uncertainty.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

The Samoan Government   has called for deregulation of the financial sector, encouragement   of investment, and continued fiscal discipline, meantime protecting   the environment.

From The 2005 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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