variants
or less commonly antiregulatory
: characterized by or expressing opposition to government regulation
The plan was instantly and angrily denounced by the hospital industry and anti-regulatory conservatives.—
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And there may be reason to worry that the Trump administration’s broader anti-regulatory approach could have negative consequences for the welfare of animals that still remain in labs.
—Rachel Fobar, Vox, 14 May 2025
As with increasing optimism in other sectors under the Trump Administration’s anti-regulatory fervor, Reavis suggest deal-making should pick up soon in games too.
—David Bloom, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The dispute has attracted significant attention from business and anti-regulatory interests, which have looked to stave off the impending deadline.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 23 Jan. 2025
Adapting To The New Regulatory Environment A significant theme at Heckerling was the anti-regulatory shift in federal tax enforcement.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The network is highly interconnected, sharing not only a political alliance but also social ties, investment opportunities, anti-regulatory ideas and geographic proximity in Austin, Texas, or Northern California.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
Throughout the 20th century, numerous efforts aimed at the US Food and Drug Administration to restrict antibiotic use in food production failed in the face of pharmaceutical lobbying pressure and growing anti-regulatory sentiment.
—Kenny Torrella, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
The hidden hand of Koch No surprise, then, that the plaintiff-fishermen’s appeal was accompanied by friends in high places, most notably billionaire Charles Koch, whose anti-regulatory zeal is well-known.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2024
The Moores were backed by anti-regulatory and business groups.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 20 June 2024
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Rachel Fobar, Vox, 14 May 2025
As with increasing optimism in other sectors under the Trump Administration’s anti-regulatory fervor, Reavis suggest deal-making should pick up soon in games too.
—David Bloom, Forbes, 21 Feb. 2025
The dispute has attracted significant attention from business and anti-regulatory interests, which have looked to stave off the impending deadline.
—Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 23 Jan. 2025
Adapting To The New Regulatory Environment A significant theme at Heckerling was the anti-regulatory shift in federal tax enforcement.
—Matthew F. Erskine, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The network is highly interconnected, sharing not only a political alliance but also social ties, investment opportunities, anti-regulatory ideas and geographic proximity in Austin, Texas, or Northern California.
—David Ingram, NBC News, 26 Dec. 2024
Throughout the 20th century, numerous efforts aimed at the US Food and Drug Administration to restrict antibiotic use in food production failed in the face of pharmaceutical lobbying pressure and growing anti-regulatory sentiment.
—Kenny Torrella, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018
The hidden hand of Koch No surprise, then, that the plaintiff-fishermen’s appeal was accompanied by friends in high places, most notably billionaire Charles Koch, whose anti-regulatory zeal is well-known.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 5 July 2024
The Moores were backed by anti-regulatory and business groups.
—Maureen Groppe, USA TODAY, 20 June 2024
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“Anti-regulatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anti-regulatory. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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