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concerted practice

phrase/kənˈsɜːtɪd ˈpræktɪs/

C2CEFR level
88/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

A form of coordination between undertakings that, without a formal agreement, knowingly substitutes practical cooperation for the risks of competition.

Even absent a signed contract, the parallel price signalling amounted to a concerted practice.

Similar: coordinated conduct

Topic: Competition & antitrust in Legal English

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