anti-competitiveadj.
/ˌantɪkəmˈpɛtᵻtɪv/, U.S. /ˌæn(t)ikəmˈpɛdədɪv/, /ˌænˌtaɪkəmˈpɛdədɪv/, /ˌæn(t)əkəmˈpɛdədɪv/ Designating a practice or activity which reduces the degree of competition in a market; engaged in or supporting such practices.Such practices or activities are typically subject to legal or regulatory restrictions.
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1852 New Q. Rev. July 312/2 [These societies] are all alike protectionist, monopolist, and anti-competitive.
1887 H. Berkeley Wealth & Welfare xi. 199 For ages..the legislation which prevailed in England was..as anti-competitive as trade guilds, merchant guilds, monopolies, and protection could make it.
1992 Economist 14 Mar. 98/3 The Treaty of Rome gives the commission the authority to crack down on price-fixing, cartels and other anti-competitive behaviour by firms.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, March 2022).
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