Legal Definitions - unreasonable restraint of trade

Definition:Unreasonablerestraint of trade refers to actions or agreements that limit competition in a way that is considered unfair or harmful to consumers or other businesses.

Example: A company that dominates a particular market may use its power to prevent other companies from entering the market or to force them out of business. This could be considered an unreasonable restraint of trade because it limits competition and may result in higher prices or lower quality products for consumers.

Another example of unreasonable restraint of trade is when two or more companies agree to fix prices or divide up a market between them. This type of collusion is illegal because it limits competition and harms consumers.

These examples illustrate how unreasonable restraint of trade can harm consumers and other businesses by limiting competition and creating monopolies or oligopolies.