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.

Origin of antitrust

1
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90; anti- + trust

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British Dictionary definitions for antitrust

antitrust

/ (ˌæntɪˈtrʌst) /


noun
  1. (modifier) mainly US regulating or opposing trusts, monopolies, cartels, or similar organizations, esp in order to prevent unfair competition

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