C1nounformalbusinesspolitics
US/ˌdiː.reɡ.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK/ˌdiː.reɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/
the removal of government rules that control how an industry or business works
In context
Deregulation of the airline industry led to cheaper tickets for passengers.
Critics say banking deregulation helped cause the financial crisis.
The government supports deregulation to encourage new companies to enter the market.
Words that go with deregulation
adjective + noun
- financial deregulationFinancial deregulation changed how banks lend money.
noun + noun
- market deregulationMarket deregulation brought many new competitors.
verb + preposition
- call for deregulationBusiness leaders called for deregulation of the energy sector.
- push for deregulationThe party pushed for deregulation in the 1980s.
noun + preposition
- deregulation ofThe deregulation of telecoms lowered phone prices.