deregulation
noun/diˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #10,935 most common English word
Meaning
The removal or reduction of government rules and restrictions controlling an industry or business.
Example sentence
The government's deregulation of the airline industry led to lower ticket prices for travelers.
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