antitrust

Definition

Opposed to or against the establishment or existence of trusts (monopolies), usually referring to legislation.

Etymology

From anti- + trust.

Example Sentences

• "The regulators used antitrust laws to block the merger, believing it would eliminate competition."
• "If the takeover is approved, Comcast would control 20 of the top 25 cable markets, […]. Antitrust officials will need to consider Comcast’s status as a monopsony (a buyer with disproportionate power), when it comes to negotiations with programmers, whose channels it pays to carry."
• "When a rival meatpacker filed an antitrust lawsuit to block the deal, the Reagan administration intervened on the side of Cargill."