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failing firm defence

phrase/ˈfeɪlɪŋ fɜːm dɪˈfens/

C2CEFR level
93/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

An argument that an otherwise problematic merger should be cleared because the target would exit the market absent the deal.

The failing firm defence failed because a less anti-competitive purchaser was available.

Similar: failing company defence

Topic: Competition & antitrust in Legal English

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