monopoly

1. exclusive control of the market supply of a product or service

a. an enterprise exercising this control

b. the product or service so controlled

3. Law the exclusive right or privilege granted to a person, company, etc., by the state to purchase, manufacture, use, or sell some commodity or to carry on trade in a specified country or area

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monopoly

a commodity market for a particular product dominated by a single producer, who is thus able to control prices. Where a small number of producers dominate a market the term oligopoly is used. Compare PERFECT COMPETITION.

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