Regulations
/ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənz/
Definitions
- (n.) Rules or directives made and maintained by an authority to manage conduct within a particular activity or field.
The government issued new environmental regulations to reduce pollution.
Forms
- regulation
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Commentary
Regulations are generally detailed rules issued by executive agencies, distinguished from statutes enacted by legislatures.
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