Regulates
/ˈrɛɡjəleɪts/
Definitions
- (v.) Third-person singular form of regulate, meaning to control or govern by rules or laws.
The agency regulates the manufacturing industry to ensure safety standards.
Forms
- regulate
- regulated
- regulating
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Commentary
'Regulates' is primarily a verb form; substantive legal meanings reside under its base form 'regulate.'
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