regulation

noun

reg·u·la·tion | \ ˌre-gyə-ˈlā-shən

, ˌre-gə- also ˌrā-\

Definition of regulation

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1 : the act of regulating : the state of being regulated

2a : an authoritative rule dealing with details or procedure safety regulations

b : a rule or order issued by an executive authority or regulatory agency of a government and having the force of law

3a : the process of redistributing material (as in an embryo) to restore a damaged or lost part independent of new tissue growth

b : the mechanism by which an early embryo maintains normal development

4a or regulation time : the standard period of time established by the rules of a game or contest excluding overtime Trailing by five with less than a minute to go in regulation, Boston forced the game into overtime …— Bob Ryan Dallas downed the ball at the 20 with 1:47 left in regulation.— Ralph N. Paulk … there will be a change in France for the 1988 World Cup: a sudden-death … period after regulation time.— George Vecsey

b golf : the standard number of strokes allowed by par for reaching the green on a given hole (that is, one stroke on a par 3, two strokes on a par 4, and three strokes on a par 5) Using his conservative left-to-right fade, he hit all but three greens in regulation.— Jaime Diaz

regulation

adjective

Definition of regulation (Entry 2 of 2)

: conforming to regulations : official

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Synonyms for regulation

Synonyms: Noun

bylaw, ground rule, reg, rule

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Noun

law, rule, regulation, precept, statute, ordinance, canon mean a principle governing action or procedure. law implies imposition by a sovereign authority and the obligation of obedience on the part of all subject to that authority. obey the law rule applies to more restricted or specific situations. the rules of the game regulation implies prescription by authority in order to control an organization or system. regulations affecting nuclear power plants precept commonly suggests something advisory and not obligatory communicated typically through teaching. the precepts of effective writing statute implies a law enacted by a legislative body. a statute requiring the use of seat belts ordinance applies to an order governing some detail of procedure or conduct enforced by a limited authority such as a municipality. a city ordinance canon suggests in nonreligious use a principle or rule of behavior or procedure commonly accepted as a valid guide. the canons of good taste

Examples of regulation in a Sentence

Noun

Builders must comply with the regulations. regulations on the disposal of waste Each agency has its own set of rules and regulations.

Adjective

Students must wear regulation uniforms.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Todd Spencer, president of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, says existing regulations are overly restrictive and out of step with the realties confronting most drivers. — Washington Post, "Administration takes step to relax trucker drive-time rules," 15 Aug. 2019 And in this particular case, the regulations in question are unusually strict. — Matt Ford, The New Republic, "The Supreme Court’s First Major Gun Case in a Decade," 14 Aug. 2019 On the northern side of the mountain, in Tibet, stricter safety regulations are already in place. — Bhadra Sharma, New York Times, "New Everest Rules Could Significantly Limit Who Gets to Climb," 14 Aug. 2019 The schools say the regulations are unnecessary and threaten their autonomy. — Josefin Dolsten, sun-sentinel.com, "New York Orthodox schools are fighting secular education proposal," 13 Aug. 2019 Owners can set boundaries and limits, such as how often rooms can be shared and if those checking in need to show IDs, and can make sure any short-term rental adheres to local regulations, as well as to the owner’s preferences. — Patrick Sisson, Curbed, "Airbnb bets big on business travelers," 13 Aug. 2019 In the latest development in an appeals process that has stretched over multiple years, the Maryland Court of Appeals sided against Carroll County’s objections to runoff pollution regulations in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. — Catalina Righter, baltimoresun.com/maryland/carroll, "Maryland court rules for state against Carroll County in pollution permit challenge," 12 Aug. 2019 As highlighted in the recent Senate Banking Committee hearing on Libra, there's an imminent need for clear cryptocurrency regulation. — Stuart Alderoty For Cnn Business Perspectives, CNN, "Clarity is the first step to effective cryptocurrency regulation," 7 Aug. 2019 The Legislature recently approved new regulations for PBMs that lawmakers say should help rein in the rising cost of drugs. — Christopher Magan, Twin Cities, "Minnesota insurer Medica to cap customers’ insulin costs at $25 a month," 6 Aug. 2019

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regulation

noun

English Language Learners Definition of regulation

(Entry 1 of 2)

: an official rule or law that says how something should be done

: the act of regulating something

regulation

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of regulation (Entry 2 of 2)

: in agreement with the official rules

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regulation

noun

reg·u·la·tion | \ ˌre-gyə-ˈlā-shən

Kids Definition of regulation

1 : a rule or law telling how something is to be done safety regulations

2 : the act of controlling or bringing under control the regulation of water flow

regulation

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reg·u·la·tion | \ ˌreg-yə-ˈlā-shən, ˌreg-ə-ˈlā-

regulation

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