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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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

Productivity gains from artificial intelligence, deregulation, and capital investment, he has argued, could allow inflation to recede without an economic downturn, allowing for a quick succession of rate cuts.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Brussels already is pushing ahead with snippets of deregulation here and there.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

I urge the new Administration to continue our efforts on behalf of deregulation legislation for the intercity passenger bus industry as well.

From State of the Union Address by Carter, Jimmy