actual or potential competition

Second, it may be competitive or 'predatory '-a lower price being charged in markets where actual or potential competition is more active.

The concern of the authorities is that a dominant firm will price aggressively in those markets where it faces actual or potential competition with the intention of seeing off the competition.

In examining a merger the Commission is required to take account of the need to maintain and develop effective competition with the EC and of actual or potential competition, whether from inside or outside the EC.