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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His victory in November was widely seen as a preamble to deregulation, with broadcasters set to benefit.
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Earlier this year, the Federal Communications Commission also unveiled plans to ease consumer protections under a broader industry push for deregulation.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 Oct. 2025
Generally, Republicans favored more deregulation efforts and tax cuts.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Sinclair has also lobbied for deregulation, with FCC records showing that CEO Chris Ripley met with Carr last month.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2025
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Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Earlier this year, the Federal Communications Commission also unveiled plans to ease consumer protections under a broader industry push for deregulation.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 Oct. 2025
Generally, Republicans favored more deregulation efforts and tax cuts.
—Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Sep. 2025
Sinclair has also lobbied for deregulation, with FCC records showing that CEO Chris Ripley met with Carr last month.
—Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2025
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“Deregulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deregulation. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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