trust busting

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trust busting definition


Government activities aimed at breaking up monopolies and trusts. (See antitrust legislation.)

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Trust busting is always a great word to know.
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a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
WordNet
trust busting

noun
(law) government activities seeking to dissolve corporate trusts and monopolies (especially under the United States antitrust laws) 
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