Liberalize

Pronunciation: /ˈlɪˌbɜːrəˌlaɪz/

Liberalize (verb)

  1. To make laws, rules, or control less strict, so people have more freedom to act.
  2. To reduce government limits on trade or business, allowing more competition and easier entry.
  3. To change a policy so it allows more choices or less restriction for the public.

Examples

  • The city liberalizes its rules for small businesses.
  • New managers liberalize the rules to encourage creativity.