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Regulation

Rule or directive made by an authority.

rule set of rules

A regulation is a rule or directive made by an authority, typically governmental, to implement laws and manage operations within specific industries or sectors.

Pronunciation

/ˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪʃən/

Etymology

From Old French regolamentum, from Latin regulare (to regulate), from regula (a rule, a standard).

Explain Like I’m 5

Regulation is like rules your parents make to keep you safe and help everyone get along, but for grown-ups and businesses.

FAQ

What is regulation? It's a rule or directive made by an authority
Who makes regulations? Governments and other organizations can create them
Why are regulations important? They help ensure fairness, safety, and order

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

rule directive order

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

law governance

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

ordinance statute bylaw

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

government policy

Indexes

administrative governmental legal

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