Black's law dictionary. HENRY CAMPBELL BLACK, M. A.. 1990.
conspiracy in restraint of trade — Term which describes all forms of illegal agreements such as boycotts, price fixing, etc., which have as their object interference with free flow of commerce and trade. See antitrust acts Clayton Act Sherman Antitrust Act … Black's law dictionary
restraint of trade — 1: an act, fact, or means of curbing the free flow of commerce or trade covenant not to compete with an employer after leaving is in restraint of trade and must be reasonable to be enforced 2: an attempt or intent to eliminate or stifle… … Law dictionary
restraint of trade — action tending to interrupt the free flow of goods and services, as by price fixing and other practices that have the effect of reducing competition. [1885 90] * * * Preventing of free competition in business by some action or condition such as… … Universalium
combination in restraint of trade — combination in re·straint of trade: any monopoly or attempt at monopoly or any contract, combination, or conspiracy intended to restrain trade or commerce that violates the anti trust laws see also sherman antitrust act in the important laws… … Law dictionary
combination in restraint of trade — noun (law) any monopoly or contract or combination or conspiracy intended to restrain commerce (which are illegal according to antitrust laws of the United States) (Freq. 1) • Topics: ↑law, ↑jurisprudence • Regions: ↑United States, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
conspiracy — con·spir·a·cy /kən spir ə sē/ n pl cies [Latin conspiratio, from conspirare to conspire see conspire] 1: an agreement between two or more people to commit an act prohibited by law or to commit a lawful act by means prohibited by law; also: the… … Law dictionary
restraint — re·straint /ri strānt/ n 1 a: an act or fact of restraining see also prior restraint b: the state of being restrained 2 a: a means of restraining b: a device that restricts movement (as of pri … Law dictionary
trade union — trade union, adj. 1. a labor union of craftspeople or workers in related crafts, as distinguished from general workers or a union including all workers in an industry. 2. See labor union. [1825 35] * * * Introduction also called labour union … … Universalium
restraint — Confinement, abridgment, or limitation. Prohibition of action; holding or pressing back from action. Hindrance, confinement, or restriction of liberty. Obstruction, hindrance or destruction of trade or commerce. See restraint of trade stop. @… … Black's law dictionary
Conspiracy (civil) — Tort law Part of the … Wikipedia
