Clayton Antitrust Act, 1914, passed by the U.S. Congress as an amendment to clarify and supplement the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890. It was drafted by Henry De Lamar Clayton.
DEFINITION of 'Gentrification'. Gentrification refers to a process of urban renewal wherein a neighborhood or city develops economically so that original residents are displaced. It is often defined by an influx of wealthier residents and businesses, resulting in an increase in property values.
Definition of gentrify for English Language Learners. : to change (a place, such as an old neighborhood) by improving it and making it more appealing to people who have money. See words that rhyme with gentrify Nglish: Translation of gentrify for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of gentrify for Arabic speakers.