Origin: Latin suffix -tion
Deregulation has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
the act of freeing from regulation (especially from governmental regulations)
"The new policy on deregulation removed many federal restrictions, allowing local businesses to set their own operating hours without government approval."
The process of removing constraints, especially government-imposed economic regulation.
"The new administration's push for deregulation aimed to lower barriers for small businesses by eliminating unnecessary federal oversight on pricing and safety standards."