antitrust

adjective

an·​ti·​trust ˌan-tē-ˈtrəst How to pronounce antitrust (audio) ˌan-ˌtī- How to pronounce antitrust (audio)
: of, relating to, or being legislation against or opposition to trusts or combinations
specifically : consisting of laws to protect trade and commerce from unlawful restraints and monopolies or unfair business practices

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However, the Hollywood merger is stalled because of an antitrust lawsuit brought by California Atty. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 The company is heading to trial in February 2027 as part of a sweeping federal antitrust case led by the FTC and 17 states. — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 31 Aug. 2026 Adding to the intrigue, the Federal Trade Commission has unexpectedly weighed in on the side of payers and consumers by arguing the maneuver deserves such attention due to antitrust concerns. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 31 Aug. 2026 One of the most pressing issues is a federal antitrust exemption, the likes of which most pro sports have some part of but college does not. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for antitrust

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First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of antitrust was in 1888

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“Antitrust.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antitrust. Accessed 3 Sep. 2026.

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antitrust

adjective
an·​ti·​trust ˌan-tē-ˈtrəst, ˌan-ˌtī- How to pronounce antitrust (audio)
: of, relating to, or being legislation against or opposition to business trusts or combinations
specifically : consisting of laws to protect trade and commerce from unlawful restraints and monopolies or unfair business practices see also Clayton Antitrust Act and Sherman Antitrust Act
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