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unregulated

adjective
un·​reg·​u·​lat·​ed | \ ˌən-ˈre-gyə-ˌlā-təd also -ˈrā- How to pronounce unregulated (audio) \

Definition of unregulated

: not regulated: such as
a : disorderly, chaotic unregulated habits an unregulated mind
b : not controlled by regulation unregulated fishing an unregulated industry

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Pet cloning is largely unregulated and controversial where it is done, but in China the barriers are especially low. New York Times, "His Cat’s Death Left Him Heartbroken. So He Cloned It.," 4 Sep. 2019 Charles-Heathers said many kids are unaware of the risk from the unregulated e-cigarettes. oregonlive, "Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden announces plan to tax e-cigarettes," 4 Sep. 2019

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First Known Use of unregulated

circa 1623, in the meaning defined above

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unregulated

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of unregulated

: not subject to laws passed by the government about how something is done, made, processed, sold, etc.
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