regulation

/ɹˌɛɡjuːlˈe‍ɪʃən/

/ˌɹɛɡjəˈɫeɪʃən/

Regulation

a set of rules made by the government, etc., dealing with the procedures or details

synonyms : ordinance

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

synonyms : rule

the process of controlling something by means of rules

synonyms : regulating

the act of bringing to uniformity; making regular

(embryology) the ability of an early embryo to continue normal development after its structure has been somehow damaged or altered

the state of being controlled or governed

regulation

in accordance with the established rules, customs, etc.

Examples

1. The organization called the new regulations a turning point in the campaign against smoking.

2. The new regulations aim to create a more level playing field for small businesses.

3. A majority of Democrats believe that such regulations protect the public.

4. A lot of companies are being boxed into a corner by these increasingly restrictive regulations.