deregulation meaning

Definition of deregulation

1. the act of freeing from regulation (especially from governmental regulations)

   Synonyms: deregulating

   Type of: liberation

   Related forms: deregulate

deregulation in a sentence

• Gas is a little cheaper with self-service, now that deregulation is kicking in.
• The banking industry lobbied for deregulation.
• The deregulation and the elimination of state bureaucracy is essential if we want to live in prosperity.

How to pronounce deregulation

deregulation is pronounced /diˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃən/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the fourth syllable.

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