Definition of DEREGULATION

deregulation

Meanings

Plural: deregulations

Noun

  • the act of freeing from regulation (especially from governmental regulations)
  • The process of removing constraints, especially government-imposed economic regulation.

Origin / Etymology

From de- + regulation.

Synonyms

deregulating

Scrabble Score: 14

deregulation is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
deregulation is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
deregulation is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 18

deregulation is a valid Words With Friends word