monopolization

/məˌnɑpələˈzeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The act or process of gaining complete control over a product, service, or market, eliminating competition.
    • The government investigated the company for monopolization of the internet search market.
    • The new law aims to prevent monopolization in the tech industry.
    • Monopolization of essential medicines can make them too expensive for many people.
  2. The act of dominating or taking exclusive possession of something, such as attention or resources.
    • The monopolization of the conversation by one guest made the dinner party awkward.
    • The monopolization of funding by a few departments hurt the university's overall mission.
    • There was a concern about the monopolization of public park space by a single sports club.
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