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free enterprise

[/friː ˈɛntərpraɪz/]
noun
livre empresa
1. An economic system in which private businesses operate competitively for profit with minimal government regulation or intervention
Free enterprise encourages innovation and competition in the marketplace.
A livre empresa incentiva a inovação e a competição no mercado.
2. The principle or practice of allowing businesses to operate without strict government control
The country adopted free enterprise policies to stimulate economic growth.
O país adotou políticas de livre empresa para estimular o crescimento econômico.
Synonyms
capitalismlaissez-fairemarket economyprivate enterprisefree market
Antonyms
planned economycommand economysocialismstate controlcentrally planned economy

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
livre empresa
Standard term used in Brazilian Portuguese business and economics contexts
São Paulo
livre empresa
Commonly used in business districts and financial centers
Portugal
livre empresa
Standard term in European Portuguese business language

Related Idioms & Phrases

the spirit of free enterprise
promote free enterprise
free enterprise system
free enterprise economy
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