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monopoly
noun as in something held, owned exclusively
Weak match
Example Sentences
The Dangote refinery, which has sparked monopoly fears as it becomes a powerful player itself, plans to list on the Nigerian Stock Exchange next year.
Google Chrome is so dominant, authorities around the world have started raising eyebrows and words like "monopoly" are being thrown around.
The U.S. is keen to break the monopoly on products that go into everything from electronics to electric vehicles and fighter jets.
"They are the ones who control the monopoly of force and manage the country's security," he said, referring to the national government, which oversees the police and the military.
In September, a federal court ruled that Google had maintained an illegal monopoly in search and advertising, but did not require the company to sell Chrome, as was originally requested when the suit was brought.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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