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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The debate highlights a broader policy clash between cost-conscious deregulation and advocates who argue mandatory safety features are critical to public welfare.
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
But such deregulation has run into opposition.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Nov. 2025
For example, tax incentives or deregulation can increase supply but can take years to make an impact on prices.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2025
Boosted by deregulation of AI companies and tax cuts, the stock market has roared higher.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025
But such deregulation has run into opposition.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 23 Nov. 2025
For example, tax incentives or deregulation can increase supply but can take years to make an impact on prices.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2025
Boosted by deregulation of AI companies and tax cuts, the stock market has roared higher.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 Nov. 2025
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“Deregulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deregulation. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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