Regulatory Policy
/ˈrɛɡjʊlətɔːri ˈpɒlɪsi/
Definitions
- (n.) A framework of rules and guidelines established by governmental or regulatory bodies to control and manage activities within specific sectors.
The regulatory policy requires financial institutions to maintain transparency in their transactions.
- (n.) The strategic approach adopted by a government or agency to enforce, amend, or repeal regulations affecting public interests.
The new regulatory policy aims to reduce environmental pollution by tightening emission standards.
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Commentary
Regulatory policy often shapes the boundaries within which laws operate; drafters should distinguish between policy directives and binding regulations.
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