liberalisation

• Processus ou action d'assouplissement des lois, règles ou restrictions, souvent dans un contexte économique ou politique.

The process or act of making laws, rules, or controls less strict or more flexible, often in economic or political contexts.

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1. Relaxation of rulesB2formal

   The act of making something less strict, restrictive, or rigid, especially regarding laws or regulations.

   Assouplissement des règles

   • The liberalisation of trade laws boosted international commerce.
   • The government announced further liberalisation of visa policies.
   • Liberalisation of social norms took place over decades.

   Synonymesdecontrolderegulationeasinglooseningrelaxation

   Antonymesregulationrestrictionstrictnesstightening

2. Economic deregulationB2formal

   The reduction or removal of state control and restrictions in economic sectors, such as markets or industries.

   Libéralisation économique

   • Economic liberalisation in the 1990s led to rapid growth in several countries.
   • The telecommunications industry underwent liberalisation to encourage competition.
   • Liberalisation of the energy market lowered prices for consumers.

   Synonymesdecontrolderegulation

   Antonymescontrolnationalizationprotectionismregulationrestriction