Regulatory Agency
/ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪtəri ˈeɪdʒənsi/
Definitions
- (n.) A government or official body empowered to create, implement, and enforce rules and regulations within a specific sector or jurisdiction.
The regulatory agency issued new guidelines to control environmental pollution.
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- regulatory agencies
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Commentary
Regulatory agencies exercise quasi-legislative and quasi-judicial functions, often with specialized expertise, and their powers and jurisdiction are defined by statutory law.
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