antitrust

adjective

an·​ti·​trust ˌan-tē-ˈtrəst  ˌan-ˌtī- 

: 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

Examples of antitrust in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The merger cleared a significant hurdle last week, when the Justice Department closed its antitrust investigation and declined to challenge it. —Ted Johnson, Deadline, 19 June 2026

That super league also wouldn’t have any antitrust exemptions. —Teresa M. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026

If passed, the bill would give the NCAA a limited antitrust exemption, allowing the organization to unilaterally set its own rules. —Jemele Hill, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026

The plaintiffs are seeking treble damages under federal and state antitrust laws, which can amount to three times the actual damages ultimately proven in court. —Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 18 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for antitrust

• overthrust
• readjust
• unitrust
• wanderlust
• adjust
• combust
• discussed
• disgust
• distrust
• entrust
• intrust
• mistrust

Legal Definition

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