deregulatory
/ˌdiːˈreɡjələtəri/ (bre, ipa) · [dirˈɛɡjələtˌɔri] /ˌdiːˈreɡjələtɔːri/ (ame, ipa)
deregulatory — adjective
- deregulatorypositive
- more deregulatorycomparative
- most deregulatorysuperlative
1. describing policies or proposals that reduce government rules on business or ind
describing policies or proposals that reduce government rules on business or industry, or relating to that reduction.
The minister announced a deregulatory plan for small food exporters.
collocation: deregulatory plan
Putri warned that the deregulatory bill could weaken river safety checks.
collocation: deregulatory bill
Investors welcomed the deregulatory message from the new cabinet.
The senator's deregulatory package reduced paperwork for local farmers.
Kevin criticized the deregulatory changes in workplace inspection rules.
- liberalising
broader; often used for making rules or markets less strict in general
- market-opening
focuses on allowing more competition rather than every kind of rule removal
- regulatory
describes rules that control business activity rather than remove controls
- interventionist
describes a policy approach that favors stronger government involvement
文法句型
deregulatory + noun
用法筆記
Usually used before a noun, especially with policy, reform, agenda, bill, or package. It suggests cutting official rules back, not creating a new system of control.