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duopoly

/duːˈɒpəli/ noun · British & US
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What does duopoly mean?

noun

A situation in which two companies or organizations have a monopoly on a particular market or industry, often resulting in reduced competition and higher prices.

Example

"The government investigated the duopoly between the two major telecommunications companies, accusing them of price-fixing and stifling innovation."

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