Antitrust
/ˈæntiˌtrʌst/
Definitions
Relating to the laws and regulations designed to control monopolies and promote fair competition in business.
/ˈæntiˌtrʌst/
Relating to laws and regulations designed to prevent monopolies and promote competition.
The government filed an antitrust lawsuit against the tech giant.
💡 Simply: Laws to stop companies from being too powerful and controlling prices.
More Examples
The merger was blocked due to antitrust concerns.
How It's Used
"The company was found guilty of violating antitrust laws."
"Antitrust regulations aim to prevent unfair market practices."
From "anti-" (against) + "trust" (a combination of businesses to control prices or limit competition). Developed in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to address monopolies and unfair business practices.
The term emerged in the late 19th century in response to the rise of powerful industrial trusts.
Memory tip
Think 'anti' (against) and 'trust' (monopolies) – it's against monopolies.
Word Origin
"Anti- (against) + Trust (combination of businesses)"