Deregulate

Meaning

To remove or reduce government regulations and controls over an industry or sector, allowing market forces to determine outcomes

Origin / Etymology

English de- (reverse) + regulate, from Latin regulare (to control)

Synonyms

Liberalise Privatise Free up

Antonyms

Regulate Control Restrict

Example Sentence

"India deregulated fuel pricing to allow oil marketing companies to set petrol and diesel prices based on international crude oil movements."

🎯 UPSC Usage

Use in GS-3 answers on economic reforms, liberalisation, pricing policy, and the role of the state in the economy. Critical for discussing fuel pricing, telecom, and aviation sector reforms.

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