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unregulated market

[/ˌʌnˈreɡjuleɪtɪd ˈmɑːrkɪt/]
nounpl: unregulated markets
mercado desregulamentado
1. A market in which economic activities are not controlled or monitored by government regulations or regulatory bodies
The cryptocurrency market remains largely an unregulated market with minimal oversight.
O mercado de criptomoedas permanece em grande parte um mercado desregulamentado com supervisão mínima.
2. A financial or commercial sector operating with few legal restrictions or compliance requirements
Some economists argue that an unregulated market can lead to exploitation and unfair practices.
Alguns economistas argumentam que um mercado desregulamentado pode levar à exploração e práticas injustas.
NYC Slang
wild market
Synonyms
free marketderegulated marketunrestricted marketuncontrolled marketblack market (in some contexts)
Antonyms
regulated marketcontrolled marketsupervised marketgovernment-controlled market

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mercado desregulamentado
Most common usage in business and economic contexts
São Paulo
mercado sem regulação
Alternative phrasing used in financial districts
Portugal
mercado não regulado
Preferred usage in Portuguese regulatory and economic terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

wild west market
free-for-all market
lawless marketplace
anything goes market
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