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trustbuster
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trust·bust·er  (trstbstr)
n.
One that seeks to prosecute or dissolve business trusts.
trustbusting adj. & n.
trustbuster [ˈtrʌstˌbʌstə]
n
(Government, Politics & Diplomacy) US informal a person who seeks the dissolution of corporate trusts, esp a federal official who prosecutes trusts under the antitrust laws
trustbusting  n
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Noun1.trustbuster - a federal agent who engages in trust bustingtrustbuster - a federal agent who engages in trust busting
federal agent, agent - any agent or representative of a federal agency or bureau
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