Meaning Of The Word Antitrust

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antitrust
In the United States, antitrust laws are intended to stop large firms taking over their competitors, fixing prices with their competitors, or interfering with free competition in any way.

antitrust in American English
opposed to or regulating trusts; specif., designating or of federal laws, suits, etc. designed to prevent restraints on trade, as by business monopolies, cartels, etc.
adjective: opposing or intended to restrain trusts, monopolies, or other large combinations of business and capital, esp. with a view to maintaining and promoting competition

antitrust in British English
noun: regulating or opposing trusts, monopolies, cartels, or similar organizations, esp in order to prevent unfair competition

antitrust in Finance
adjective: Antitrust activities are illegal activities that unfairly reduce competition, such as price-fixing, monopolies, and restraint of trade.

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