regulation

US /ˌreɡ.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌreɡ.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
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1.

a rule or directive made and maintained by an authority

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New safety regulations have been introduced.
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The government passed a regulation to protect consumers.
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ruleorderdirectivestatuteordinance
2.

the action or process of regulating or being regulated

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The regulation of blood sugar levels is crucial for health.
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Economic regulation aims to control market behavior.
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controlmanagementgovernancesupervisionoversight
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regulatorregulatefinancial regulator