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free enterprise
[free en-ter-prahyz]
noun
an economic and political doctrine holding that a capitalist economy can regulate itself in a freely competitive market through the relationship of supply and demand with a minimum of governmental intervention and regulation.
the practice of free enterprise in an economy, or the right to practice it.
free enterprise
noun
an economic system in which commercial organizations compete for profit with little state control
free enterprise
The freedom of private businesses to operate competitively for profit with minimal governmental regulation.
Other 51Թ Forms
- free-enterprising adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of free enterprise1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
He cited the president's fixation on tariffs and "constrictions on free enterprise, price controls, trade barriers and whatnot — cartelization of the economy, many very bad things."
As he tended to his race horses, he spoke of the political and social attitudes of free enterprise and small government that are shared by Albertans and many Americans.
Richardson’s biggest supporters were businesses, including PACs funded by oil companies, and law enforcement associations that said they advocated for candidates who shared their beliefs on free enterprise and public safety.
In announcing Cameron’s hiring, its founder, Nathan Estruth, said: “I simply cannot imagine a more capable and qualified chief executive to help us safeguard free exercise, free speech and free enterprise.”
“And in 2010, Chief Justice Roberts explained in free enterprise that people don’t vote for officers of the United States.”
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