deregulation

noun

de·​reg·​u·​la·​tion (ˌ)dē-ˌre-gyə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce deregulation (audio)
: the act or process of removing restrictions and regulations
deregulate transitive verb

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The end of the ‘Trump put’ Wall Street was already on a tear when Trump clinched the election in November, but hopes for more deregulation and a potential dealmaking renaissance poured kerosene on that fire. Allison Morrow, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025 At first, markets surged on hopes of lower taxes and deregulation. Art Durnev, The Conversation, 4 Mar. 2025 Lucinda Shen Feb 11, 2025 CFPB shutdown creates a mess for fintechs The Trump administration has continued to focus on deregulation, effectively shuttering the CFPB over the weekend. Emily Peck, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025 The outcome will influence the trajectory of insurance market deregulation, competition, and consumer protections nationwide. Richard Menger Md Mpa, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for deregulation

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First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of deregulation was in 1963

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“Deregulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deregulation. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

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