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overregulation

American  
[oh-ver-reg-yuhl-ay-shuhn] / ˌoʊ vərˌrɛg yəlˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. the act, fact, or result of regulating an industry, sport, etc., excessively or too restrictively.

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Her comments add to growing fears that Europe is lagging behind the United States and China when it comes to AI, with proponents of the technology blaming issues from overregulation to underinvestment.

From Barron's • Nov. 24, 2025

It looks wildly overregulated, with these mincing steps away from overregulation.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2024

There is also some division — some members worry more about overregulation, and others worry more about the potential risks of an unchecked industry.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 12, 2023

Past legislation has failed amid disagreements about overregulation and civil liberties.

From Washington Times • May 4, 2023

The system of Colbert, as time proved, was founded on mistaken principles, for monopoly and overregulation stifled the growth of trade and of the colonies.

From The Colonization of North America 1492-1783 by Bolton, Herbert Eugene

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