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Meaning of the word regulations in English

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regulations

Noun

1.

a rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

Example:
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planning regulations
Synonym:
rulerulingorderdirectiveactlawbylawstatuteedictcanonordinancepronouncementmandatedictatedictumdecreefiatproclamationcommandinjunctionprocedurerequirementprescriptionpreceptguidelineukasepronunciamento
2.

the action or process of regulating or being regulated.

Example:
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the regulation of financial markets
Synonym:
adjustmentcontrolmanagementbalancingsettingsynchronizationmodulationtuningsupervisionpolicingoverseeingsuperintendencemonitoringinspectionadministrationdirectionguidancegovernmentruleordering
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