Environmental Regulations
/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntl ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n. pl.) Statutory and regulatory rules established by governments to protect the environment and public health by controlling pollution, resource use, and conservation practices.
The company was fined for violating environmental regulations pertaining to air emissions.
Forms
- environmental regulations
- environmental regulation
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Commentary
The term typically appears in plural form as it encompasses a body of various rules and laws; individual rules are often referred to in the singular as environmental regulation.
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