⚖️regulation

noun
/ˌrɛɡjuˈleɪʃən/

Meaning

a rule or directive made and maintained by an authority
A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.
A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority; the action of controlling or maintaining the rate or speed of something.

Example Sentences

The new regulation will affect the banking sector.

Government regulation ensures fair business practices.

Proper regulation of emotions can improve mental health.

Synonyms

rule, law, guideline, directive, control, management, supervision, administration, governance
Entry 1
rule, law, guideline, directive
Entry 2
control, rule, management
Entry 3
control, supervision, management, administration, governance

Antonyms

freedom, allowance, disorder, deregulation, lawlessness, chaos, anarchy, mismanagement, neglect
Entry 1
freedom, allowance
Entry 2
disorder, deregulation, lawlessness
Entry 3
chaos, disorder, anarchy, mismanagement, neglect

Collocations

government regulation, strict regulation, financial regulation, safety regulation

More Example Sentences

So, he has to abide by certain rules and regulations.

International regulations are needed to ensure the ethics of AI.

Everyone of them has to obey the rules and regulations of the society.

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Unacceptable or improper behavior, especially by a professional person
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