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

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

A California environmental oversight board approved a state plan outlining strategies to safely reduce hazardous waste — despite sharp criticism from environmental groups who say several aspects of the plan could invite deregulation.

From Los Angeles Times

“Whether or not the Fed cuts rates in December, we expect rate cuts in 2026,” potentially benefiting stocks along with expected tax cuts and deregulation, he wrote.

From MarketWatch

The S&P 500 could reach around 7500 by the end of 2026, driven by earnings growth and AI investments, he says in a market outlook, while financials could benefit from moderate yields and deregulation.

From The Wall Street Journal

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