antitrust — relating to legislation preventing or controlling trusts or other monopolies, with the intention of promoting competition in business
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to legislation preventing or controlling trusts or other monopolies, with the intention of promoting competition in business
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæntitræst/
Example Sentences
- The tech giant's acquisition spree triggered antitrust concerns among regulators.
- After the antitrust ruling, the company had to split into three separate businesses like a corporate divorce.
- The CEO joked that antitrust lawyers were the only people who got excited about breaking up successful relationships.
antitrust
ADJECTIVE[/ˈæntitræst/]
relating to legislation preventing or controlling trusts or other monopolies, with the intention of promoting competition in business
Government lawyers file antitrust charges against a giant corporation crushing small shops.
From antitrust laws, let distrust fade - in fair competition, entrust your trade!
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Origin
The term emerged in early 20th-century America in response to monopolistic practices by large corporations. It combines the prefix 'anti-' (against) with 'trust', referring to the legal structures used by companies to control markets, creating a compound term meaning opposition to monopolistic business trusts.
Breakdown
anti- (against, opposed to) + trust (a business arrangement where companies consolidate control over markets, from Old English 'trust' meaning confidence or reliance, adapted in commerce to mean monopolistic corporate structures).
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📝Examples
“The tech giant's acquisition spree triggered antitrust concerns among regulators.”
“After the antitrust ruling, the company had to split into three separate businesses like a corporate divorce.”
“The CEO joked that antitrust lawyers were the only people who got excited about breaking up successful relationships.”
“European antitrust authorities are known for their strict enforcement against big tech companies.”
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