deregulation

[dee-reg-yuh-ley-shuhn] / diˌrɛg yəˈleɪ ʃən /

NOUN

the removal of imposed

Synonyms

STRONGEST

free trade

STRONG

isolationism liberalism noninterference nonintervention

WEAK

controls on a system disinvolvement free competition free enterprise laissez-faire self-regulating market

Example Sentences

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CEO Jamie Dimon said the results were fueled by continued economic growth and consumer spending, with increased government stimulus and deregulation, along with capital investments in artificial intelligence, providing the tailwind.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

He’s not unalterably opposed to deregulation, per se.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

I foresee this trend will only gain steam as U.S. interest rate cuts, foreign investment, deregulation and GDP growth breathe new life into sectors that have been undervalued or even stymied in recent years.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

Miran’s argument is that judgment today should account more forcefully for deregulation and AI-driven productivity that could expand potential output and allow inflation to fall without a slowdown.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

The Samoan Government has called for deregulation of the financial sector, encouragement of investment, and continued fiscal discipline, while at the same time protecting the environment.

From The 2006 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency

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