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deregulating

 

[ ˌdɛrɪˈɡʌleɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

law context

Deregulating refers to the act of removing or reducing government regulations that control or restrict activities within certain industries. This process often aims to enhance competition and stimulate economic growth by allowing businesses more freedom to operate. Deregulation can lead to increased innovation and lower prices for consumers, but it may also result in reduced oversight and increased risks. The impact of deregulating varies significantly depending on the industry and the specific regulations that are being lifted.

Synonyms

liberalizing, opening up, removing restrictions

Examples of usage

  • Many argue that deregulating the telecommunications industry led to lower prices for consumers.
  • The government is considering deregulating several sectors to encourage investment.
  • Deregulating energy markets has resulted in varying outcomes across different states.
  • Advocates of deregulating the banking sector believe it encourages innovation.

Translations

Translations of the word "deregulating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desregulamentação

🇮🇳 नियमन हटाना

🇩🇪 Deregulierung

🇮🇩 pencabutan regulasi

🇺🇦 дерегуляція

🇵🇱 deregulacja

🇯🇵 規制緩和

🇫🇷 déréglementation

🇪🇸 desregulación

🇹🇷 deregülasyon

🇰🇷 규제 철폐

🇸🇦 إلغاء التنظيم

🇨🇿 deregulace

🇸🇰 deregulácia

🇨🇳 放松管制

🇸🇮 deregulacija

🇮🇸 afnám reglugerða

🇰🇿 ретингтік бақылауды жою

🇬🇪 რეგულაციის მოხსნა

🇦🇿 tənzimləməni ləğv etmək

🇲🇽 desregulación

Word origin

The term 'deregulation' emerged in the 1970s, primarily in the context of economic policy discussions in the United States. It derived from the combination of the prefix 'de-' meaning 'removal' or 'reversal,' and 'regulation,' which comes from the Latin 'regulatio.' Initially, the term was used to describe the reduction of government interventions in various sectors such as transportation and telecommunications. The impetus for deregulation came from a belief in free-market economics, suggesting that less government involvement would lead to more innovation and efficiency. Significant examples include the Airline Deregulation Act of 1978, which transformed the airline industry in the U.S. by allowing airlines to set their own fares and schedules. Since then, the term has evolved and is now commonly used in discussions surrounding various industries, including finance, energy, and healthcare, often accompanied by debates about the balance between market freedom and consumer protection.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #36,404, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.