deregulation

[dee-reg-yuh-ley-shuhn]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of deregulation¹

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

Example Sentences

Decades of deregulation – in particular, the Telecommunications Act of 1996, which spurred a wave of media mergers and consolidation – have allowed broadcasting today to be dominated by a handful of massive conglomerates.

From Salon

The administration emphasizes its “aggressive pro-growth agenda of tax cuts, deregulation, and energy abundance” as working closely with business leaders to restore America as the world’s most dynamic economy.

From Los Angeles Times

This explains the tax cuts, the deregulation, the tariffs, the subsidies for the rich and big business, the opposition to labor unions, etc.

From Salon

Engaging the GOP in a bidding war over deregulation is like getting suckered into a hot dog-eating contest with Joey Chestnut.

From Salon

Worse, government welfare reforms and financial deregulation risk pushing more people into hardship.

From BBC

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