antitrust

/ˈæntɪtrʊst/

Definitions

1. noun

a government policy aimed at preventing or controlling monopolies and other business practices that can harm the public interest

“The company’s antitrust case was a major concern for investors.”

2. adjective

relating to a government policy aimed at preventing or controlling monopolies

“The antitrust laws were designed to promote competition in the market.”

Synonyms

  • competition policy
  • trust-busting

Antonyms

  • anticompetitive
  • monopolistic