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Definition of Regulation
1. Adjective. Prescribed by or according to regulation. "Regulation army equipment"
2. Noun. An authoritative rule.
Specialized synonyms: Game Law, Age Limit, Assize, Speed Limit
Generic synonyms: Prescript, Rule
3. Noun. A principle or condition that customarily governs behavior. "Short haircuts were the regulation"
Generic synonyms: Concept, Conception, Construct
Specialized synonyms: Limitation, Restriction, Guideline, Guidepost, Rule Of Thumb, Cy Pres, Cy Pres Doctrine, Rule Of Cy Pres, Working Principle, Working Rule
Derivative terms: Regulate
4. Noun. The state of being controlled or governed.
5. Noun. (embryology) the ability of an early embryo to continue normal development after its structure has been somehow damaged or altered.
6. Noun. The act of bringing to uniformity; making regular.
Generic synonyms: Control
Derivative terms: Regularise, Regulate
7. Noun. The act of controlling or directing according to rule. "Fiscal regulations are in the hands of politicians"
Generic synonyms: Control
Specialized synonyms: Devaluation, Gun Control, Indexation, Timing, Limitation, Restriction
Derivative terms: Regulate, Regulate
Definition of Regulation
1. n. The act of regulating, or the state of being regulated.
Definition of Regulation
1. Noun. The act of regulating or the condition of being regulated. ¹
2. Noun. A law or administrative rule, issued by an organization, used to guide or prescribe the conduct of members of that organization. ¹
3. Noun. (context: European Union law) A form of legislative act which is self-effecting, and requires no further intervention by the Member States to become law. ¹
4. Adjective. In conformity with applicable rules and regulations. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
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