Deregulates

/ˌdiːˈrɛɡjəleɪts/ verb

Definition

Third-person singular present tense of deregulate; removes or reduces government regulations on an industry or market.

Etymology

Present tense form of 'deregulate,' used in policy discussions and economic analysis to describe actions governments take to remove business controls.

Kelly Says

Politicians often promise to 'deregulate' to sound pro-business, but what gets removed matters hugely—removing bridge safety rules is very different from removing red tape about filing reports.

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