noun
- plural of monopolisation; instances or acts of obtaining exclusive control or possession of something, especially a market or commodity
Usage: British spelling; American equivalent is 'monopolizations'; typically used in business, economics, and legal contexts
Examples
- The government investigated several monopolisations of key industries.
- These monopolisations limited consumer choice in the market.
- Antitrust laws were designed to prevent monopolisations by large corporations.
- The company's monopolisations of natural resources drew criticism from environmental groups.
- Economists studied the effects of monopolisations on pricing and innovation.
- Recent monopolisations in the tech sector have raised regulatory concerns.