What Is the Definition of the Following Term

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What is the definition of the following term:
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Definitions:

Oligopoly

A market structure characterized by a small number of firms that dominate the market, leading to limited competition and potentially higher prices for consumers.

Perfectly Competitive

describes a market structure where there are many buyers and sellers, products are homogeneous, and there are no barriers to entry or exit, leading to optimal distribution and resource allocation.

Contestable Markets

Markets in which entry and exit are easy enough to hold prices to a competitive level even if no entry actually occurs.

Oligopolistic Firms

Companies operating within an oligopoly, a market structure characterized by a small number of firms controlling a large market share, often leading to limited competition.