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duopoly
du·op·o·ly
[
doo óppəlee
]
(
plural
du·op·o·lies
)
noun
Definition:
concentration of power in two forces:
an economic situation in which two powerful groups or organizations dominate commerce in one business market or commodity
[
Early 20th century. After monopoly
]
du·op·o·lis·tic
[
doo òppə lístik
]
adjective
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