[] () the removing of government rules and controls from an industry, a business activity, etc. （对工业、商业活动等的）管制放宽；撤销管制◆the deregulation of US financial services 对美国金融服务业放宽管制◆Under deregulation, power companies can sell electricity anywhere in the nation. 管制放宽後，电力公司可以在国内任意一个地方出售电力。OPPregulation