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merger control

phrase/ˈmɜːdʒə kənˈtrəʊl/

C1CEFR level
80/100Rarity: very rare
TechnicalRegister

The regime under which concentrations above certain thresholds are reviewed and cleared, blocked or made subject to remedies.

The transaction triggered merger control in both Brussels and London.

Similar: merger review

Topic: Competition & antitrust in Legal English

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