restraint of trade
noun
action tending to interrupt the free flow of goods and services, as by price fixing and other practices that have the effect of reducing competition.
Origin of restraint of trade
First recorded in 1885–90
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British Dictionary definitions for restraint of trade
restraint of trade
noun
action tending to interfere with the freedom to compete in business