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deregulated areas

[/ˌdɛrɛɡjʊˈleɪtɪd ˈɛriəz/]
nounpl: deregulated areas
áreas desregulamentadas
1. Geographic regions or zones where government regulations have been removed or significantly reduced, allowing for freer market operations and business activities
The government established deregulated areas to attract foreign investment and promote economic growth.
O governo estabeleceu áreas desregulamentadas para atrair investimento estrangeiro e promover o crescimento econômico.
2. Zones with minimal regulatory oversight, particularly in finance, telecommunications, or transportation sectors
Companies operating in deregulated areas have fewer compliance requirements.
As empresas que operam em áreas desregulamentadas têm menos requisitos de conformidade.
Synonyms
free trade zonesliberalized areasunregulated zonesáreas de livre comérciozonas liberalizadas
Antonyms
regulated areasrestricted zonesáreas regulamentadaszonas restritas

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
áreas desregulamentadas
standard usage in economic and business contexts
Portugal
áreas desregulamentadas
standard usage in EU regulatory contexts
Brazil
zonas de livre comércio
alternative term used in international trade contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

level the playing field
remove red tape
open market competition
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