Pronunciation: /rɪˈstreɪnt ʌv treɪd/
noun a practice or agreement that limits free competition in the marketplace
A1 Restraint of trade can limit competition.
A2 Some countries have laws against restraint of trade.
B1 The company was fined for engaging in restraint of trade practices.
B2 The court ruled that the contract contained an unlawful restraint of trade clause.
C1 The government agency is investigating allegations of restraint of trade by major corporations.
C2 The company was found guilty of violating antitrust laws through restraint of trade agreements.
preposition the word 'of' in this phrase indicates a relationship between 'restraint' and 'trade'
A1 The government passed laws to prevent restraint of trade.
A2 Companies should not engage in practices that lead to restraint of trade.
B1 The company was fined for engaging in restraint of trade activities.
B2 The court ruled that the agreement between the two companies was a form of restraint of trade.
C1 The antitrust laws aim to prevent restraint of trade and promote fair competition.
C2 The company was found guilty of engaging in restraint of trade practices, leading to hefty fines and penalties.
formal The company was accused of engaging in restraint of trade practices by limiting competition in the market.
informal They were saying that the company was trying to control the market by restraining trade.
slang The company was caught red-handed for messing with the trade game.
figurative The restriction on trade was like a heavy chain holding back the economy's growth.
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