ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Deregulation

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Deregulation is a noun meaning The process of removing constraints, especially government-imposed economic regulation.

Meaning

The process of removing constraints, especially government-imposed economic regulation.

Example Sentences

Some say the airline industry has been profitable since the government began deregulation of it.

Word Forms

Synonyms for deregulation

Depending on context, synonyms include deregulating.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include deregulating, privatization, regulation, liberalisation, liberalise, liberalization.

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