Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated September 2025
Definition
Brexit is the process by which the United Kingdom (UK) left the European Union (EU), effective from January 31, 2020. It reflects changes in trade, legal systems, and financial regulations between the UK and EU member countries.
A political and economic union of 27 European countries that participate in an internal single market allowing free movement of goods, services, capital, and labor.
An integrated market across multiple countries where goods, services, capital, and people move freely as within a single country.
Trade Agreement: A contractual arrangement between countries that determines how they conduct trade with each other, including tariffs, import quotas, and product standards