Regulation
/ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority to control or govern conduct.
The government issued new regulations to reduce carbon emissions.
- (n.) The act or process of regulating or the state of being regulated.
Regulation of financial markets is essential for economic stability.
Forms
- regulations
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'regulation' often implies binding rules made by administrative agencies, distinguished from statutes enacted by legislatures.
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