Definition
deregulatory
adjective
- relating to or intended to remove or reduce government regulations or restrictions on an industry or activity
Usage: commonly used in political and economic contexts
Examples
- The administration proposed deregulatory measures to reduce compliance costs for small businesses.
- Deregulatory policies in the airline industry led to increased competition and lower fares.
- Environmental groups opposed the deregulatory agenda that would weaken pollution standards.
- The deregulatory reform aimed to streamline the approval process for new medications.
- Critics argued that deregulatory changes would harm consumer protections.
- The deregulatory push in the financial sector was blamed for contributing to the economic crisis.