trust-buster

trust-buster
trust-busting ˈtrust-ˌbusting noun [uncountable] informal LAW
when officials bring to a court of law cases where they believe companies have been illegally working together to reduce competition and control prices
— trust-buster noun [countable] :

• Trust-busters appear most concerned with airports dominated by only one or two airlines.


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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