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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Neoliberalism can be broadly defined as a deep confidence in the capacity of markets to allocate capital and a corresponding skepticism of government’s ability to structure economies, with a tendency to favor deregulation, free trade, and unfettered movement of capital across borders.
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Jennifer M. Harris, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Nearly 30 years ago California legislators faced a test of their integrity in voting for an electricity deregulation scheme that ratepayers are still paying for.
—Jamie Court, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
With Trump’s commitment to free speech protections through deregulation, online platforms are likely to remove more guardrails.
—Michael Gregory, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2025
Ultimately, while deregulation might create more child care slots overall, McFarlane thinks parents would have fewer options that prioritize safety and quality.
—Rachel Cohen, Vox, 17 Apr. 2025
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Jennifer M. Harris, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
Nearly 30 years ago California legislators faced a test of their integrity in voting for an electricity deregulation scheme that ratepayers are still paying for.
—Jamie Court, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2025
With Trump’s commitment to free speech protections through deregulation, online platforms are likely to remove more guardrails.
—Michael Gregory, The Conversation, 17 Apr. 2025
Ultimately, while deregulation might create more child care slots overall, McFarlane thinks parents would have fewer options that prioritize safety and quality.
—Rachel Cohen, Vox, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Deregulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deregulation. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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