antitrust restriction

[ˌæn.ti.trʌst rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən]
nounpl: antitrust restrictions
restrição antitruste
1. A legal limitation or regulation imposed to prevent monopolistic practices and promote fair competition in the market
The antitrust restriction prevented the company from acquiring its largest competitor.
A restrição antitruste impediu que a empresa adquirisse seu maior concorrente.
2. Government-enforced rules that prohibit anti-competitive behavior such as price fixing, market division, or exclusive dealing
New antitrust restrictions were implemented to protect consumers from unfair business practices.
Novas restrições antitruste foram implementadas para proteger os consumidores de práticas comerciais injustas.
Antitrust law is a fundamental aspect of both American and Brazilian legal systems, though enforcement approaches may differ. In the USA, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) enforce antitrust laws, while in Brazil, the administrative agency CADE (Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica) oversees competition policy. These restrictions are viewed as essential for protecting consumer interests and maintaining healthy market competition.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
competition restrictionantitrust regulationantimonopoly restrictioncompetition law limitation
Antonyms / Antônimos
market freedomderegulationmonopoly allowance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
restrição antitruste
Standard term used in Brazilian legal and business contexts
São Paulo
restrição antitruste / restrição concorrencial
Both terms are commonly used in São Paulo's business hub
Portugal
restrição antitruste / restrição concorrencial
Portuguese uses similar terminology aligned with EU competition law
United States
antitrust restriction
Primary term used in US legal and regulatory contexts

Related Words

antitrust lawSherman ActClayton Actmonopolyfair competitionmarket concentrationmerger reviewcartel prohibition

Related Idioms & Phrases

break up a monopoly
enforce fair competition
prevent anticompetitive behavior
block a merger
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