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rule of reason

rule of reason noun: a doctrine in antitrust law which applies to contracts which "unreasonably" inhibit trade.

Noun

rule of reason (uncountable)

  1. A doctrine in antitrust law which applies to contracts which "unreasonably" inhibit trade.

Questions about rule of reason

What does rule of reason mean?
Rule of reason means a doctrine in antitrust law which applies to contracts which "unreasonably" inhibit trade.
What part of speech is rule of reason?
Rule of reason is a noun.

Words near rule of reason in the dictionary

  1. rule of four
  2. rule of law
  3. rule of lenity
  4. rule of man
  5. rule of order
  6. rule of reason
  7. rule of recognition
  8. rule of sevens
  9. rule of strict construction
  10. rule of succession
  11. rule of the road

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