regulation

regulation
reg|u|la|tion1 [ ,regjə`leıʃn ] noun ***
count an official rule that controls the way things are done:
Smoke detectors must be installed to comply with fire regulations.
building/safety/environmental regulations
rules and regulations: Before rules and regulations were introduced, the sport was very dangerous.
a. uncount control of an activity, process, or industry by official rules:
Following these latest revelations, the government has promised stricter regulation of the stock market.
regulation
reg|u|la|tion 2 [ ,regjə`leıʃn ] adjective only before noun
according to rules or custom:
a doctor's regulation white coat

Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.

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