Regulatory Scope
/ˈrɛɡjʊlətɔːri skoʊp/
Definitions
- (n.) The breadth or extent of authority and jurisdiction conferred upon a regulatory body or law.
The regulatory scope of the agency includes oversight of all financial institutions.
- (n.) The range of activities, entities, or issues that a regulation or legislative act covers.
Environmental laws define the regulatory scope for pollution control.
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Commentary
Often important to specify regulatory scope precisely in legal drafting to avoid ambiguity about a regulator’s powers.
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