The removal or loosening of restrictions on something, typically an economic or political system.
 the government's policy of economic liberalization
Example sentencesExamples
-  The bishop said any further liberalisation of the rules should be resisted.
 -  Such policies contradict the principles of free trade and the process of liberalization.
 -  Hong Kong has been at the forefront of telecom market liberalization in the region.
 -  This is a part of an agenda to promote trade liberalization.
 -  This represents a milestone in the global liberalization of trade.
 -  Could liberalization of drug laws reduce crime in the U.S.?
 -  The package reaffirms our commitment to multilateral liberalisation.
 -  It would mean an extensive liberalisation of the curriculum and help break down the invidious barrier between academic and vocational education.
 -  The move displayed no determination on his part to pursue political liberalization.
 -  Rapid agricultural liberalization could leave the food supply for some groups vulnerable.
 -  Part of the debate centres on the liberalisation of society.
 -  Asia has generally held a positive attitude towards trade liberalization during the crisis.
 -  The IMF and World Bank have been advocating financial liberalisation for developing countries.
 -  Ministers from the member states will try to agree on an agenda for a new round of global trade liberalization talks.
 -  The liberalization of attitudes and sociocultural values undoubtedly played a role in these findings.
 -  The group supports the government's plans for the faster liberalisation of the economy.
 -  The liberalization process of certain religions has not occurred in a few short years.
 -  The liberalization of the electricity market has proceeded more slowly.
 -  1987 was a year of increasing liberalization in this respect.