: of, relating to, or being legislation against or opposition to trusts or combinations
specifically
: consisting of laws to protect trade and commerce from unlawful restraints and monopolies or unfair business practices
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In the meantime, a federal appeals court is reviewing the U.S. District Court decision to grant a preliminary injunction barring Venu from launching on antitrust grounds.
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
But the many antitrust lawsuits pursued over the last four years have a life of their own, and would likely continue under an administration that behaves the way most do.
—Scott Rosenberg, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
The allegations within the antitrust lawsuit are serious.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Hoffman drew criticism in July for calling for Harris to oust Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Lina Khan, who has brought antitrust cases against Big Tech and introduced rules to protect workers.
—Ben Poston, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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Dade Hayes, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024
But the many antitrust lawsuits pursued over the last four years have a life of their own, and would likely continue under an administration that behaves the way most do.
—Scott Rosenberg, Axios, 31 Oct. 2024
The allegations within the antitrust lawsuit are serious.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
Hoffman drew criticism in July for calling for Harris to oust Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Lina Khan, who has brought antitrust cases against Big Tech and introduced rules to protect workers.
—Ben Poston, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2024
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“Antitrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antitrust. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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antitrust
adjective
an·ti·trust
ˌan-tē-ˈtrəst, ˌan-ˌtī- 
: of, relating to, or being legislation against or opposition to business trusts or combinations
specifically
: consisting of laws to protect trade and commerce from unlawful restraints and monopolies or unfair business practices see also Clayton Antitrust Act and Sherman Antitrust Act
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