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.

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