Regulatory Commission

/ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪtəri kəˈmɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A governmental or independent agency with the authority to oversee and enforce regulations within a specific industry or activity.
    The regulatory commission issued new guidelines for financial institutions to prevent fraud.

Forms

  • regulatory commission
  • regulatory commissions

Commentary

The term usually denotes an official body empowered to regulate specific sectors; care should be taken to distinguish between regulatory commissions and advisory or enforcement-only agencies.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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