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regulation Definition

regu·la·tion (reg′yə lā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. a regulating or being regulated
  2. a rule, ordinance, or law by which conduct, etc. is regulated
  3. Embryology the process by which a structure, damaged or partially changed in an early stage of an animal embryo, adjusts to the disturbance and develops normally

Etymology: ME regulatio

adjective

  1. ordered or required by regulation; prescribed a regulation uniform
  2. usual; normal; ordinary; regular

regulation Synonyms

regulation

n.

  1. The act of regulating

    handling, direction, control, administration, supervision, superintendence, governing, regimentation, classification, coordination, disposition, settlement, systematization, arrangement, organization, reorganization, management, guidance, adjustment, moderation, reconciliation, standardization, codification; see also administration 1.

  2. A rule

    law, statute, ordinance; see command 1, law 3. See syn. study at law.

regulation Law Definition

n

A rule issued by an administrative agency or a local governmental body prescribing conditions or authorizations that must be followed by the public or by public utilities; the process of controlling by restrictions or rules.
regulation Telecom Definition
From the Latin regula meaning rule. Rule or order established by governmental bodies and having the force of law.
regulation Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • amend: Fee levels may be altered if necessary by means of amending regulations.
  • enforce: Additionally, VoIP detection will allow carriers to enforce local regulations on the legality of VoIP calls.
  • contravene: Does this contravene any building regulations or safety regulations?
  • propose: A proposed regulation is expected to be published in April 2006.
  • revise: I do not see a case therefore for revising the regulations to amend the feeder school arrangements.
  • impose: First, throughout the history of organized warfare, rules have existed to lessen its cruelty by imposing regulations on its execution.

Converse of subject

  • govern: Nurseries are governed by strict regulations and are checked every four years by Ofsted who publish a report on their findings.

Adjective modifier

  • strict: Public companies are subject to stricter regulation than private companies.
  • statutory: Services: Mains water gas, electricity and drainage connected, subject to statutory regulations.
  • stringent: The most competitive ETS industries are found in countries with stringent environmental regulations.
  • tight: Diabetes In diabetes this tight regulation of the glucose level is lost, leading to the raised glucose levels observed in affected individuals.
  • environmental: There is one group, of course, for whom tougher environmental regulation is always requested.
  • supplementary: You can download the entry form and supplementary regulations below.

Modifies a noun

  • approval: Wycombe District Council - FAQ Do I need building regulations approval for electrical work?

Noun used with modifier

  • draft: Carrying forward of marks from Part II to part III - The draft regulations needed have been published.
  • safety: United Biscuits pleaded guilty to two breaches of health safety regulations at a previous hearing.
  • building: In order to satisfy building regulations, disabled access will be provided to either front or rear entrance.
  • FSA: The team's expertise ranges from FSA regulation to all types of commercial transaction.
  • amends: Regulation 3 amends regulation 12 of the Personal Pension Schemes ( Appropriate Schemes ) Regulations 1997 ( S.I.

Preposition: in

  • slaughterhouse: Strenuous and successful steps were taken to improve standards of compliance with the Regulations in slaughterhouses.
regulation Quotes

The Governer was strong upon The Regulation Act: The Doctor said that Death was but A scientific fact: And twice a day the Chaplain called, And left a little tract.

—Wilde, Oscar Fingal O'FlahertieWills