Regulation Definition
rĕgyə-lāshən
regulations
noun
regulations
A regulating or being regulated.
Webster's New World
A rule, ordinance, or law by which conduct, etc. is regulated; specif., one of a body of rules or laws governing an industry, institution, or type of business.
Webster's New World
A governmental order having the force of law.
American Heritage
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.
Webster's New World
The standard playing period for a timed game, prior to overtime or a shootout.
American Heritage
Synonyms:
adjective
Ordered or required by regulation; prescribed.
A regulation uniform.
Webster's New World
Usual; normal; ordinary; regular.
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Regulation
Noun
Singular:
regulationPlural:
regulationsOrigin of Regulation
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From Medieval Latin *regulatio, from regulare (“to regulate”); see regulate.
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