negative regulation of phosphatase activity
Any process that decreases the rate or frequency of phosphatase activity. Phosphatases catalyze the hydrolysis of phosphoric monoesters, releasing inorganic phosphate.
GO:0010921
regulation of phosphatase activity
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GO:0035305
negative regulation of dephosphorylation
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GO:0051346
negative regulation of hydrolase activity
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