antitrust

[ an-tee-truhst, an-tahy- ]

adjective

1. opposing or intended to restrain trusts, monopolies, or other large combinations of business and capital, especially with a view to maintaining and promoting competition:

   antitrust legislation.

antitrust

/ ˌæntɪˈtrʌst /

noun

1. modifier regulating or opposing trusts, monopolies, cartels, or similar organizations, esp in order to prevent unfair competition

Word History and Origins

Origin of antitrust¹

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; anti- + trust

Example Sentences

Department of Justice has long been viewed as an impediment to a deal because government officials have expressed concern that a foreign investment of this magnitude could violate antitrust laws.

From Los Angeles Times

Unnamed industry sources subsequently quoted in the US media say the report was "premature" citing "the major issue of navigating antitrust concerns in the United States".

From BBC

Harris, citing unscrupulous behavior by those landlords, proposes in her housing plan to pass the Preventing the Algorithmic Facilitation of Rental Housing Cartels Act in Congress, which would make price-fixing illegal under antitrust laws.

From Salon

Hoffman drew criticism in July for calling for Harris to oust Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Lina Khan, who has brought antitrust cases against Big Tech and introduced rules to protect workers.

From Los Angeles Times

Several, including Hoffman and Mark Cuban, have been pressuring Harris to fire the aggressive antitrust advocate Lina Khan as chair of the Federal Trade Commission if Harris wins the election.

From Los Angeles Times