1. subject to excessive or too many government rules and restrictions

Examples

• The small business owner complained that the industry was overregulated.
• Many economists argue that overregulated markets stifle innovation.
• The overregulated banking sector struggled to adapt to new technologies.
• Critics claim the overregulated healthcare system increases costs.
• Some states are considered overregulated compared to their neighbors.
• The overregulated taxi industry faced competition from ride-sharing apps.