Regulatory Change
/ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪtəri ʧeɪndʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) An amendment, repeal, or introduction of rules or laws by a governmental or regulatory authority.
The company must comply with every regulatory change to avoid penalties.
- (n.) The act or process of modifying existing regulations to address new legal or policy challenges.
Regulatory change in environmental law often reflects evolving scientific understanding.
Forms
- regulatory change
- regulatory changes
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Commentary
Use precise language to distinguish regulatory change as a noun denoting both the event and process of legal norm alteration, relevant in administrative and statutory contexts.
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