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Monopolistic
see synonyms of monopolisticAdjective
1. monopolistic
having exclusive control over a commercial activity by possession or legal grant
WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.
Monopolistic
see synonyms of monopolisticn. pl. mo·nop·o·lies
1. Exclusive control by one group of the means of producing or selling a commodity or service: "Monopoly frequently ... arises from government support or from collusive agreements among individuals" (Milton Friedman).
2.
a. A company, group, or individual having exclusive control over a commercial activity.
b. A commodity or service so controlled.
3.
a. Exclusive possession or control: arrogantly claims to have a monopoly on the truth.
b. Something that is exclusively possessed or controlled: showed that scientific achievement is not a male monopoly.
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