antitrust

antitrust
[[t]æ̱ntitrʌ̱st[/t]]
ADJ: ADJ n
In the United States, antitrust laws are intended to stop large firms taking over their competitors, fixing prices with their competitors, or interfering with free competition in any way.

The jury found that the NFL had violated antitrust laws.


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