monopolistic

American  

[muh-nahp-uhl-ist-ik] / məˌnɑp əlˈɪst ɪk /

adjective

1. advocating, characterized by, or tending toward monopoly.

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Example Sentences

“Over the next few weeks we will work with the Legislature to combat this monopolistic behavior, strengthen accountability and level the playing field for working families,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

She bribes Napoleon with fast cars and credit cards and, as one reviewer put it, her “methods mimic the hostile-takeover techniques of big banks and monopolistic companies.”

From The Wall Street Journal

These intermediaries have created unnecessary complexity and costs, all while profiting from a monopolistic model that limits a company from communicating directly with its shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We’ve been through geopolitical issues, monopolistic practices, government protective policies, but we know one thing: that when it comes to trade, it’s very resilient.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Economists and antitrust experts predicted that the creation of a monopolistic supermarket giant would almost surely add inflationary pressure to food prices.

From Los Angeles Times