monopolization
[/məˌnɑːpələˈzeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: monopolizações
monopolização
1. the act or process of acquiring or maintaining a monopoly; exclusive control of a commodity or service in a particular market
The monopolization of the telecommunications industry by a single company limited consumer choices.
A monopolização da indústria de telecomunicações por uma única empresa limitou as escolhas do consumidor.
2. the practice of excluding competitors from a market or preventing fair competition
The government investigated the monopolization practices of the tech giant.
O governo investigou as práticas de monopolização da gigante tecnológica.
3. the act of taking exclusive possession or control of something
His monopolization of the conversation prevented others from speaking.
Sua monopolização da conversa impediu que outros falassem.
In the United States, monopolization is a critical concept in antitrust law, particularly under the Sherman Act. Brazilian business and legal communities use 'monopolização' similarly when discussing market regulation and competition law. The term carries legal weight in both countries regarding consumer protection and fair competition.
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