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regulation
/ˌreɡ.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
[/ˌreɡ.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/]
official rule
Advancednoun
Definition
An official rule made by a government or organization to control how something is done.
Example
New safety regulations require all workers on the site to wear protective helmets.
New safety regulations require all workers on the site to wear protective helmets.
Etymology
From Late Latin 'regulatio', from 'regula' (a rule), from 'regere' (to rule, direct).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in law, business, and government.