Appearance
Use device theme  
Dark theme
Light theme

What does deregulation mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word deregulation? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. The process of removing constraints, especially government-imposed economic regulation.
Find more words!
Use * for blank tiles (max 2) Advanced Search Advanced Search
Use * for blank spaces Advanced Search
Advanced Word Finder
Similar Words
Examples
The successful lobbying for deregulation of the electricity supply in California has had baleful consequences that hardly merit repeating.
The deregulation of the telecoms market has seen the emergence of 17 telephone operators.
Its watchwords are free markets, privatisation, deregulation, flexibility, downsizing.
Prior to deregulation, trucking companies relied in large part on the owner-operators' ability to locate customers.
But with deregulation, more than 30 regional airlines emerged, leading to a glut of jets in the sky and more and more empty seats.
Banking deregulation, for example, did cause banks to rethink, retarget, and reprice products.

See Also

Nearby Definitions
12-letter Words Starting With
Find Definitions
go
Word Tools Finders & Helpers Apps More Synonyms
Copyright WordHippo © 2024