Deregulated: meaning, definitions and examples
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deregulated
[ ˌdiːˈrɛɡjʊleɪtɪd ]
economics, policy
Deregulated refers to a situation in which rules or laws governing a particular industry or market have been relaxed or removed. This can lead to increased competition, but may also result in decreased oversight and potential market failures.
Synonyms
decontrolled, liberalized, unregulated.
Examples of usage
- The airline industry became deregulated in the late 1970s.
- Deregulated markets can lead to innovation.
- Some critics argue that deregulated financial systems caused the economic crisis.
- The government plans to further deregulate telecommunications.
Translations
Translations of the word "deregulated" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desregulado
🇮🇳 नियामक मुक्त
🇩🇪 dereguliert
🇮🇩 deregulasi
🇺🇦 дерегульований
🇵🇱 zderegulowany
🇯🇵 規制緩和された
🇫🇷 déréglementé
🇪🇸 desregulado
🇹🇷 serbestleştirilmiş
🇰🇷 규제 철폐된
🇸🇦 غير منظم
🇨🇿 deregulovaný
🇸🇰 deregulovaný
🇨🇳 放松管制的
🇸🇮 dereguliran
🇮🇸 afreglulega
🇰🇿 реттелмеген
🇬🇪 დერეგულირებული
🇦🇿 deregulyasiya edilmiş
🇲🇽 desregulado
Etymology
The term 'deregulated' stems from the prefix 'de-', indicating removal or reversal, and the word 'regulate', which is derived from the Latin 'regulatus', meaning to direct or control according to rule. The practice of deregulation became prominent in the late 20th century, particularly during the 1980s, as governments aimed to stimulate economic growth by reducing the constraints imposed on industries. This shift was motivated by the belief that less regulation would empower businesses to operate more freely and efficiently, ultimately benefiting consumers through lower prices and more choices. Over time, the concept has garnered both support for its potential benefits and criticism for the risks associated with reduced oversight.