Regulatory Agencies
/ˌrɛɡjəˈleɪtəri ˈeɪdʒənsiz/
Definitions
- (n.) Governmental or independent organizations vested with authority to implement, enforce, and administer specific statutory regulations.
The regulatory agencies oversee compliance with environmental laws.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specifying the relevant regulatory agency precisely aids clarity since multiple agencies may regulate overlapping domains.
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