Regulatory Burden
/ˈrɛɡjʊlətɔːri ˈbɜːrdən/
Definitions
- (n.) The obligation imposed by laws and regulations that entities must comply with, often entailing costs or administrative duties.
The new environmental regulations increased the regulatory burden on manufacturing companies.
Forms
- regulatory burden
- regulatory burdens
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Commentary
Regulatory burden typically refers to the combined effect of all regulatory requirements on an entity, emphasizing the practical impact rather than the legal validity of rules.
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