deregulation

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noun de·reg·u·la·tion \(ˌ)dē-ˌre-gyə-ˈlā-shən\

Definition of deregulation

: the act or process of removing restrictions and regulations

deregulate

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Recent Examples of deregulation from the Web

This president’s deregulation agenda, particularly in the energy space, is making a substantial impact around the country.

— paige winfield cunningham, Washington Post, "EPA head Scott Pruitt defends Paris exit", 4 June 2017
To critics, the megamergers, deregulation and gut punches to many industries set the table for the Great Recession and slow growth.

— jon talton, The Seattle Times, "Seattle, U.S. paths to recovery diverged", 3 June 2017
There is significant debate as to whether this is true, but the FCC is now moving ahead with deregulation regardless.

— navneet alang, New Republic, "The Trump Administration Has Plans for Your Internet", 2 June 2017
Finally, deregulation of inane child care regulations, such as Washington, D.C.'s new requirement that child care workers obtain college degrees, will make work economically practical.

— vanessa brown calder, CNN, "How paid family leave hurts women", 30 May 2017
And these questions come at a time when the Securities and Exchange Commission is undergoing a transition under the Trump administration, which has Democrats fearful of a wave of deregulation.

— matthew goldstein and ben protess, New York Times, "2 Expected to Be Named to S.E.C. Enforcement Role", 29 May 2017
Whatever the specifics, another change in the FCC’s new deregulation rules may serve as a blow – calls to directory assistance are no longer free.

— wired staff, WIRED, "Please Insert More Money", 7 Oct. 1997

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