Regulated Profession
/ˈrɛɡjʊleɪtɪd prəˈfɛʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A profession subject to specific regulatory oversight, licensing, or legal requirements established by statute or administrative rules to ensure competence and ethical conduct.
Lawyers belong to a regulated profession requiring adherence to strict ethical standards.
Forms
- regulated profession
- regulated professions
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Commentary
The term typically implies that entry and practice in the profession are controlled by legal frameworks intended to protect public interest.
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