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decontrol
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de·con·trol  (dkn-trl)
tr.v. de·con·trolled, de·con·trol·ling, de·con·trols
To stop control of, especially by the government: decontrolled oil and natural-gas prices.
decon·trol n.
decontrol [ˌdiːkənˈtrəʊl]
vb -trols, -trolling, -trolled
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (tr) to free of restraints or controls, esp government controls to decontrol prices
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.decontrol - relax or remove controls of; "decontrol marijuana"
liberalize, liberalise - make liberal or more liberal, of laws and rules
Translations
decontrol [ˌdiːkənˈtrəʊl]
A. N → liberalización f
B. VT (esp US) [+ prices, trade] → liberalizar
decontrol [ˌdiːkənˈtrəʊl]
vt [+ prices] → libérer
n [prices] → libération f
decontrol
vt (Comm) trade, prices → freigeben
decontrol [ˌdiːkənˈtrəʊl] vt (trade) → liberalizzare; (prices) → togliere il controllo governativo a
decontrol [ˌdiːkənˈtrəʊl] vt (trade) → liberalizzare; (prices) → togliere il controllo governativo a


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With a series of targeted decontrols for computers, chips, and encryption software, Clinton's Commerce Department unleashed the U.
Decontrol Freaks by WEMPLE, ERIK / Washington Monthly
Here, regulated rents are topping out in the $800 to $1,000 range, and while stable, middle-class tenant incomes won't justify luxury rent decontrols or Manhattan pricing, they can cover reasonable maintenance plus a bank loan.
Boom looms for co-op conversion by Weiss, Lois / Real Estate Weekly
Although some prominent owners in the real estate industry have been able to take advantage of luxury decontrols and obtain rents that support their apartment buildings, many of the Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) members have been unable to obtain this relief.
CHIP targets rent regulation by Weiss, Lois / Real Estate Weekly
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