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monopolies
Variant of monopoly
noun pl. monopolies
- exclusive control of a commodity or service in a given market, or control that makes possible the fixing of prices and the virtual elimination of free competition
- an exclusive privilege of engaging in a particular business or providing a service, granted by a ruler or by the state
- exclusive possession or control of something
- something that is held or controlled as a monopoly
- a company or combination that has a monopoly
a game played on a special board by two or more players: they move according to the throw of dice, engaging in mock real estate transactions with play money
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