Instead, the companies will try to refute European arguments that the merged company would harm competition because of its enormous size.

"A few exclusionary deals may not be determined to truly harm competition."

I agree that companies should employ open, fair and transparent business practices that do not harm competition or impede consumer choice.

"A lengthy appeals process," the government stated, "could irreparably harm competition in a vital and rapidly evolving sector of the national economy."

What may be good for Lilly will harm competition and consumers.

It has since, more broadly, been used to oppose the combination of entities that could potentially harm competition, such as monopolies or cartels.

The commission blocked the deal, valued at $45 billion at the time, because it believed it would harm competition in the market for aircraft parts.

It said it had begun a four-month inquiry to see if the takeover would harm competition in the 12-nation trade bloc.

Many in the Union believe that long-term contracts harm competition.

If they do not harm competition, they can be considered a positive consequence of market integration.