anticompetitive

adjective

an·​ti·​com·​pet·​i·​tive
ˌan-tē-kəm-ˈpe-tə-tiv,
ˌan-tī- How to pronounce anticompetitive (audio)
: tending to reduce or discourage competition

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Slated to go to trial next year, the case alleges that Amazon regularly engages in anticompetitive behavior both on its marketplace and through its service offerings to third-party sellers, like logistics, fulfillment and advertising. Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 3 Jan. 2025 The rise has spurred an investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice into allegations of anticompetitive practices from some of the largest egg producers in the country. Brian Evans, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025 Khan then brought multiple cases against Amazon for alleged anticompetitive behavior on its online shopping marketplace. Ashley Gold, Axios, 24 Feb. 2025 Bai said the real culprit in health care's wasteful spending is a market that is heavily regulated and anticompetitive. Ken Alltucker, USA TODAY, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for anticompetitive

Word History

First Known Use

1852, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of anticompetitive was in 1852

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“Anticompetitive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/anticompetitive. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.

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