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decontrol

 

[ ˌdiːkənˈtroʊl ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

remove restrictions

To decontrol means to remove restrictions or controls placed on something, usually referring to regulations imposed by the government or other authority. This term is often used in the context of economic policy, where markets or prices may previously have been regulated. Decontrol suggests a shift towards more freedom, allowing for greater market forces to influence outcomes. This can lead to increased competition, innovation, and flexibility but may also raise concerns over volatility and lack of regulation.

Synonyms

deregulate, liberate, release, unregulate

Examples of usage

  • The government decided to decontrol the price of oil.
  • After years of strict regulations, the agency chose to decontrol the telecommunications sector.
  • The economic reform aimed to decontrol several industries to foster growth.
  • Many advocated for the decontrol of housing pricing to improve affordability.

Translations

Translations of the word "decontrol" in other languages:

🇵🇹 descontrolo

🇮🇳 नियंत्रण हटाना

🇩🇪 Entkontrolle

🇮🇩 pengendalian yang hilang

🇺🇦 деконтроль

🇵🇱 dekontrola

🇯🇵 デコントロール

🇫🇷 décontrôle

🇪🇸 descontrol

🇹🇷 kontrolden çıkarma

🇰🇷 비통제

🇸🇦 إزالة السيطرة

🇨🇿 dekontrola

🇸🇰 dekontrola

🇨🇳 去控制

🇸🇮 dekontrola

🇮🇸 afskipt

🇰🇿 басқарудан шығару

🇬🇪 გაკონტროლების მოხსნა

🇦🇿 nəzarətdən çıxarma

🇲🇽 descontrol

Etymology

The term 'decontrol' is a compound word that combines the prefix 'de-', which suggests reversal or removal, and the word 'control', which comes from the Latin 'contrarotulus', meaning 'a counter roll or register'. The usage of 'control' in English dates back to the 14th century, referring to the act of regulating or directing an activity or process. As regulatory practices evolved, particularly in the 20th century, the need to denote the removal of these controls became apparent, leading to the incorporation of 'de-' to create 'decontrol'. The term gained relevance particularly in economic discussions during the late 20th century when many governments began to shift toward more market-oriented policies. The nuances of this term reflect larger themes in political economics and the ongoing debates about regulation versus free markets.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,515, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.