Definition of Deregulate

1. Verb. Lift the regulations on.

Generic synonyms: Exempt, Free, Relieve
Derivative terms: Deregulating, Deregulation
Antonyms: Regulate

Definition of Deregulate

1. Verb. To remove the regulations from. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Deregulate

1. [v -LATED, -LATING, -LATES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Deregulate

derecognizing
dered
dereference
dereferenceable
dereferenced
dereferences
dereferencing
dereferer
dereferers
deregister
deregistered
deregistering
deregisters
deregistration
deregistrations
deregulate (current term)
deregulated
deregulates
deregulating
deregulation
deregulations
deregulator
deregulators
deregulatory
dereism
dereistic
derelict
dereliction
derelictions
derelicts

Literary usage of Deregulate

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Germany by OECD Staff, OECD (2004)
"... procurement Open the handicrafts sector to more competition deregulate professional services Phase out state aid deregulate the retail sector rules. ..."

2. The Role of the Competition Agency in Regulatory Reform: Proceedings of a by Japan Kōsei Torihiki Iinkai (1997)
"The first instance I mentioned in my opening remarks was the cable industry, where in l984 there was an effort to deregulate. Mr. Kobayashi asked the extent ..."

3. The Year in Trade (1997): Operation of the Trade Agreements Program, 49th Report edited by Arona Butcher (1999)
"In addition, Japan agreed to: (1) provide government support and financial incentives to encourage imports of autos and parts to Japan; (2) deregulate the ..."

4. Asia-Pacific Airline Industry: Economic Boom and Political Conflict by Sumner J. LA Croix (1996)
"Thus, in concert with the privatization movement, many countries in the Asia-Pacific region are moving to deregulate the civil aviation industry. ..."

5. Oecd Economic Surveys: Korea by OECD (2005)
"Continue to deregulate and foster competition in services, in particular, retail trade, professional services and social services. ..."

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