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   mo·nop·o·lize

   /məˈnäpəˌlīz/

   verb

   • 1. (of an organization or group) obtain exclusive possession or control of (a trade, commodity, or service): "they instituted press censorship and monopolized the means of communication" Similar cornercontroltake overgain control/dominance overhave sole/exclusive rights inexercise a monopoly overarchaic:engross
   • ▪ have or take the greatest share of: "the bigger teams monopolize the most profitable sponsorships and TV deals" Similar dominatetake overnot let anyone else take part innot let anyone else get a word in edgewiseinformal:hog
   • ▪ get or keep exclusively to oneself: "Sophie monopolized the guest of honor for most of the evening" Similar take up all the attention ofkeep to oneselfhave all to oneselfnot allow to associate with othersinformal:tie upOpposite share

   Derivatives

   • 1. monopolization noun
   • 2. monopolizer noun

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › monopoliseMonopolise - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   6 days ago · Dictionary. Vocabulary Lists. VocabTrainer™. Word Finder. Random Word. monopolise Add to list. Other forms: monopolised; monopolising; monopolises. Definitions of monopolise. verb. have or exploit a monopoly of. synonyms: monopolize. see more. verb. have and control fully and exclusively. synonyms: monopolize. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA.

3. www.thebalancemoney.com › monopoly-4-reasons-it-s-bad-andWhat Is a Monopoly? - The Balance

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   Oct 3, 2024 · A monopoly is a business that has no competitors and can set any price for its product or service. Monopolies are bad for the economy because they restrict free trade, reduce quality and innovation, and cause inflation.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › TotalitarianismTotalitarianism - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · Totalitarianism is a political system that controls all aspects of society and opposes democracy, human rights, and individual freedom. Learn about the origins, characteristics, and cases of totalitarian regimes, such as Nazi Germany, Soviet Union, and North Korea.

5. mb.com.ph › 2024/10/03 › constitutional-ban-on-politicalConstitutional ban on political dynasties: Will it ever be...

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   Oct 3, 2024 · Political dynasties can stifle new and potentially more capable leaders from emerging, as the political arena becomes monopolized by a few families. With power concentrated in a few hands, there may be less accountability and transparency, leading to governance issues and public distrust.

6. news.bloomberglaw.com › health-law-and-business › vizient-winsVizient Wins Medical Supplies Monopoly Case on Market Definition

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   1 day ago · Vizient Inc. prevailed in an antitrust case alleging it monopolized the market for selling and distributing disposable medical products to hospitals. Judge Brantley Starr of the US District for the Northern District of Texas in a Wednesday order granted Vizient’s motion for summary judgment, saying plaintiff Endure Industries Inc. failed to define a relevant market.

7. www.lawinc.com › visa-doj-antitrust-lawsuit-debit-card-dominanceVisa on Trial: Landmark US DOJ Antitrust Lawsuit Threatens Card...

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   Sep 24, 2024 · The U.S. Department of Justice has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Visa, alleging that the company has monopolized debit transactions and stifled competition and innovation in the U.S. debit market.

8. journals.sagepub.com › doi › fullIntellectual Monopoly and Income Inequality in the United States,...

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   4 days ago · As a result of intellectual monopolization, the accumulation and enforcement of property rights by a handful of countries and firms means that other players in the innovation race face a growing field of monopolized knowledge and, consequently, face increasing innovation costs and fewer investment prospects (Pagano 2014; Belloc and Pagano 2012).