Regulatory Power
/ˈrɛɡjʊlətɔːri ˈpaʊər/
Definitions
- (n.) The authority granted to government agencies or bodies to implement, enforce, and interpret laws and regulations.
The Environmental Protection Agency exercises regulatory power over air quality standards.
- (n.) The capability to impose rules and standards within a particular sector to maintain compliance and public welfare.
Telecommunications regulatory power ensures fair competition among service providers.
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- regulatory power
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Commentary
Regulatory power often involves discretion in creating and enforcing rules; drafting should clarify the scope and limits of such authority to prevent overreach.
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