monopoly operation
[mə-ˈnä-pə-lē ˌä-pə-ˈrā-shən]
nounpl: monopoly operations
operação monopolista
1. A business activity or enterprise controlled by a single company or entity that has exclusive market power
The telecommunications monopoly operation was heavily regulated by the government.
A operação monopolista de telecomunicações era fortemente regulada pelo governo.
2. The act or process of conducting business activities with monopolistic control over a market or service
The utility company's monopoly operation ensured consistent pricing across the region.
A operação monopolista da empresa de utilidades garantiu preços consistentes em toda a região.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian regulatory frameworks, particularly regarding utilities, telecommunications, and energy sectors which historically operated as state-controlled monopolies. In the USA, monopoly operations are subject to antitrust laws and FTC oversight, reflecting different regulatory philosophies between the two countries.
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