anticompetitive

adjective

an·​ti·​com·​pet·​i·​tive
ˌan-tē-kəm-ˈpe-tə-tiv,
ˌan-tī- How to pronounce anticompetitive (audio)
: tending to reduce or discourage competition

Examples of anticompetitive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Enlarge Anadolu / Contributor | Anadolu Google tried to derail a Microsoft antitrust settlement over anticompetitive software licensing in the European Union by offering a $500 million alternative deal to the group of cloud providers behind the EU complaint, Bloomberg reported. Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 16 July 2024 The Justice Department also accused Live Nation of anticompetitive behavior with Oak View Group, a venue company co-founded by Live Nation’s former executive chairman. Ben Sisario, New York Times, 23 May 2024 The commission underlined that announced inspections are the first step into investigating anticompetitive practices. Jennifer Weil, WWD, 24 June 2024 Last year, the European Union began an investigation into anticompetitive behavior by Chinese OEMs, and stronger EU tariffs on Chinese EVs are expected to be levied in the next few weeks. Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica, 13 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for anticompetitive 

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Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of anticompetitive was in 1852

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“Anticompetitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anticompetitive. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

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