anticompetitive practice
[ˌæntiːkəmˈpɛtɪtɪv ˈpræktɪs]
nounpl: anticompetitive practices
prática anticompetitiva
1. Business conduct or actions that restrict fair competition, reduce market competition, or harm competitors unfairly, typically violating antitrust or competition laws
Price fixing among competitors is a clear anticompetitive practice that harms consumers.
A fixação de preços entre concorrentes é uma prática anticompetitiva clara que prejudica os consumidores.
2. Actions taken by a dominant firm to exclude rivals or prevent market entry through unfair means
The company was fined for anticompetitive practices including exclusive dealing agreements.
A empresa foi multada por práticas anticompetitivas incluindo acordos de distribuição exclusiva.
3. Conduct that violates antitrust laws and reduces consumer welfare or market efficiency
Predatory pricing is considered an anticompetitive practice in many jurisdictions.
A precificação predatória é considerada uma prática anticompetitiva em muitas jurisdições.
In Brazil, anticompetitive practices are regulated by the Administrative Council for Economic Defense (CADE - Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica), which aggressively pursues violations. In the USA, such practices fall under the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice jurisdiction. The term is crucial in business law and regulatory compliance across both countries, reflecting growing emphasis on consumer protection and fair market competition.
Related Idioms & Phrases
playing the field unfairly
stacking the deck against competitors
cutting corners in competition
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