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.

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Etymology

Origin of deregulation

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

Example Sentences

Even after decades of deregulation and rail mergers, the Progressive-era framework endures: No single rail company can transport products coast to coast.

From The Wall Street Journal

The run overseas may not be over, as increased fiscal spending and deregulation, particularly in Japan, stand to boost economies and markets.

From Barron's

Ms. Roth said this month the Administration’s deregulation is on track to save taxpayers $21 billion.

From The Wall Street Journal

This deregulation has enabled Ford to cut its losses, sizable as they are.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Atlanta Fed’s gross domestic product estimate is now 3.9%, the average household will see more than $2,000 in tax cuts next year, and banks—aided by deregulation—will likely be free with credit.

From Barron's

Related Words

• free trade