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monopolization

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[muh-nahp-uh-lahyz-ay-shuhn] / məˌnɑp ə laɪzˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. the act or process of monopolizing something or someone, particularly a market.

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Monopolization enables companies to raise prices and lower output for the sake of maximizing profits.

From Salon • Jan. 8, 2019

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