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liberalize
(lib¦er¦al|ize)
Pronunciation:
/ˈlɪb(ə)r(ə)lʌɪz/
(also
liberalise
)
verb
[
with object
]
remove or loosen restrictions on (something, typically an economic or political system):
several agreements to liberalize trade were signed
Derivatives
liberalization
noun
liberalizer
noun
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