Definitions for "Monopolization"
The term "monopolization" refers to an offense under Section 2 of the American Sherman Antitrust Act, passed in 1890. Section 2 states that any person "who shall monopolize . . . any part of the trade or commerce among the several states, or with foreign nations shall be deemed guilty of a felony." Section 2 also forbids "attempts to monopolize" and "conspiracies to monopolize."
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acquisition by a business entity of a monopoly (dominant) position on the market, maintenance or strengthening of that position
domination (of a market or commodity) to the exclusion of others
Actions by a monopolist (a firm that is the only, or virtually the only seller of a good or service in the market) which are taken for the purpose of maintaining its monopoly position. Monopolization goes beyond mere growth through skill, innovation or hard work, as it requires the willful acquisition and maintenance of monopoly power to exclude competitors.