Regulator
/ˈrɛɡjʊleɪtər/
Definitions
- (n.) An authority or agency that supervises compliance with laws and rules in a particular field.
The financial regulator imposed new transparency requirements on banks.
- (n.) A device or mechanism that controls or maintains a certain variable, such as pressure or temperature.
The regulator kept the gas pressure within safe limits.
Forms
- regulators
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Commentary
Often used in legal drafting to specify bodies with oversight duties; clarity on the scope of regulatory power is advisable.
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