deregulation
noun
de·reg·u·la·tion
(ˌ)dē-ˌre-gyə-ˈlā-shən 
: the act or process of removing restrictions and regulations
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Just as support for Trump and deregulation is at odds with a desire for a healthy environment, so is an allergy to climate action.
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Benji Jones, Vox, 28 Jan. 2025
The deregulation push was a great success, with laws enacted in twenty-two states by 1925.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 28 Jan. 2025
But the research firm also believes Trump’s plan to work with Congress to extend and expand his 2017 tax cuts, along with his deregulation push, could juice business confidence and growth, further raising inflation risks.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
But dozens of executive actions rolled out by the new administration reflect Project 2025's core objectives, particularly in areas like immigration reform, government restructuring, and deregulation.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
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Benji Jones, Vox, 28 Jan. 2025
The deregulation push was a great success, with laws enacted in twenty-two states by 1925.
—Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 28 Jan. 2025
But the research firm also believes Trump’s plan to work with Congress to extend and expand his 2017 tax cuts, along with his deregulation push, could juice business confidence and growth, further raising inflation risks.
—Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
But dozens of executive actions rolled out by the new administration reflect Project 2025's core objectives, particularly in areas like immigration reform, government restructuring, and deregulation.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Deregulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/deregulation. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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