anti–speculation

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adjective an·ti–spec·u·la·tion \¦an-tī-ˌspe-kyə-¦lā-shən, ¦an-tē-\

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antispeculation

Definition of anti–speculation

: serving or intended to discourage or restrict financial speculation (see speculation 5) anti-speculation laws

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Origin and Etymology of anti–speculation

¹anti- + speculation

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First Known Use: 1898

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