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deregulatory

American  
[dee-reg-yuh-luh-tawr-ee] / diˈrɛg jə ləˌtɔr i /

adjective

  1. relating to or effecting the removal of regulations on an industry, commodity, etc.


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These reforms are aligned with the FDA’s broader deregulatory approach.

From The Wall Street Journal Feb. 23, 2026

The landmark shift, Zeldin said, marked “the single largest deregulatory action in U.S. history.”

From Salon Feb. 13, 2026

What’s Next: Raymond James analysts said the administration’s financial deregulatory agenda will likely “accelerate significantly” next year as Bessent coordinates federal banking regulators’ efforts to ease constraints on lenders.

From Barron's Dec. 12, 2025

Much less attention has been devoted to DOGE’s claims about savings from deregulatory measures.

From Slate Jun. 5, 2025

Will she offer Britain to the global tech and pharma industries as a deregulatory haven from the EU and US respectively?

From BBC Jan. 31, 2025

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