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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Michael Socolow, a professor of communication and journalism at the University of Maine, notes that the industry troubles began in 1996 when deregulation loosened the limit on the number of stations a single entity can own.
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Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
First is his belief in the positive impact the administration's deregulation will have on the economy.
—Matt Peterson,steve Liesman, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Those goals conflict with traditional Republican priorities such as deregulation, limited government and reducing federal spending.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 May 2026
Trump had promised to use a mix of tax relief and deregulation that would spark a Main Street jobs boom.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
First is his belief in the positive impact the administration's deregulation will have on the economy.
—Matt Peterson,steve Liesman, CNBC, 15 May 2026
Those goals conflict with traditional Republican priorities such as deregulation, limited government and reducing federal spending.
—Brittney Melton, NPR, 13 May 2026
Trump had promised to use a mix of tax relief and deregulation that would spark a Main Street jobs boom.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 7 May 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 25 May. 2026.
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