duopsony

du·op·so·ny  (d-ps-n, dy-)

n. pl. du·op·so·nies

A stock-market condition wherein two rival buyers exert a controlling influence on numerous sellers.

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[duo- + Greek opsni, purchasing of provisions (from opsnein, to buy food : opson, cooked food; see epi in Indo-European roots + n, buying from neisthai, to buy; see wes-³ in Indo-European roots).]

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duopsony

the market condition that exists when there are only two buyers. — duopsonistic, adj.

See also: Trade