exclusive control of a commodity or service in a particular market, or a control that makes possible the manipulation of prices. Compare duopoly , oligopoly .

an exclusive privilege to carry on a business, traffic, or service, granted by a government.

the exclusive possession or control of something.

something that is the subject of such control, as a commodity or service.

a company or group that has such control.

the market condition that exists when there is only one seller.

( initial capital letter ) a board game in which a player attempts to gain a monopoly of real estate by advancing around the board and purchasing property, acquiring capital by collecting rent from other players whose pieces land on that property.

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distribution , joint-ownership , scattering , sharing

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cartel , consortium , copyright , corner , holding , oligopoly , ownership , patent , pool , possessorship , proprietorship , syndicate , trust , control , domination , exclusivity