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restraint of trade

re·straint of trade
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-streynt uhv, ov treyd]
    • /rɪˈstreɪnt ʌv, ɒv treɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-streynt uhv, ov treyd]
    • /rɪˈstreɪnt ʌv, ɒv treɪd/

Definitions of restraint of trade words

  • noun restraint of trade action tending to interrupt the free flow of goods and services, as by price fixing and other practices that have the effect of reducing competition. 1
  • noun restraint of trade action tending to interfere with the freedom to compete in business 0
  • noun restraint of trade interruption of the free movement of goods in commerce; restriction or prevention of business competition, as by monopoly, price fixing, etc. 0
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Origin of restraint of trade

First appearance:

before 1885
One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90

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Parts of speech for Restraint of trade

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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restraint of trade popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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