antitrust prohibition

[ˌæntiˈtrʌst proʊˈhɪbɪʃən]
nounpl: antitrust prohibitions
proibição antitruste
1. A legal restriction or ban imposed by government to prevent monopolistic practices, unfair competition, or the formation of cartels that restrict market competition
The antitrust prohibition prevents companies from engaging in price-fixing agreements.
A proibição antitruste impede que as empresas celebrem acordos de fixação de preços.
2. A specific regulation or statute that forbids certain business practices deemed harmful to free market competition
The Sherman Act contains several antitrust prohibitions against monopolistic conduct.
A Lei Sherman contém várias proibições antitruste contra condutas monopolistas.
In the United States, antitrust prohibitions are primarily enforced through the Sherman Act (1890) and Clayton Act (1914), with the Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice overseeing compliance. In Brazil, antitrust prohibition is governed by Law 12,529/2011 and enforced by CADE (Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica). These prohibitions are fundamental to maintaining competitive markets and protecting consumers from predatory business practices in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
antitrust restrictioncompetition law prohibitionmonopoly prohibitioncartel ban
Antonyms / Antônimos
monopoly allowancecartel authorization

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
proibição antitruste
Standard legal term used in Brazilian competition law and regulatory contexts
São Paulo
proibição antitruste / vedação antitruste
Commonly used in São Paulo's major commercial and financial center
Portugal
proibição anti-cartel / restrição concorrencial
Portuguese law uses slightly different terminology, often referring to EU competition law
USA Legal English
antitrust prohibition
Primary term used in American antitrust and competition law

Related Words

antitrust lawcompetition policymarket regulationSherman ActClayton Actmonopolycartelmerger control

Related Idioms & Phrases

violate antitrust prohibitions
enforce antitrust prohibitions
exempt from antitrust prohibition
subject to antitrust prohibition
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