deregulation
noun
de·reg·u·la·tion
(ˌ)dē-ˌre-gyə-ˈlā-shən 
: the act or process of removing restrictions and regulations
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Nothing is inherently natural about self-interest, deregulation, or capital accumulation, even if Smith phrased it as such.
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This is a massive experiment in the deregulation of novel, untested nuclear facilities that could pose grave threats to public health and safety.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Others argue that deregulation won’t incentivize builders to put up more homes.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 5 Mar. 2026
Brantley has spent decades fighting for the right to braid hair and for the deregulation of hair braiding.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Literary Hub, 9 Mar. 2026
This is a massive experiment in the deregulation of novel, untested nuclear facilities that could pose grave threats to public health and safety.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Others argue that deregulation won’t incentivize builders to put up more homes.
—Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 5 Mar. 2026
Brantley has spent decades fighting for the right to braid hair and for the deregulation of hair braiding.
—Marissa Armas, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for deregulation
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“Deregulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deregulation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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