Meaning & Definition of word "Regulation"

Regulation

/ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/

noun:

  • 1. A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.
    • Example: The new regulation requires all businesses to reduce their carbon emissions by 20%.
  • 2. The action or process of regulating or being regulated.
    • Example: Regulation of the financial industry is crucial to prevent another recession.
  • 3. An official rule or law that dictates how something should be done.
    • Example: They have implemented a strict regulation on the use of pesticides in agriculture.

Etymology

Late Latin 'regulatio', from Latin 'regulare', meaning to rule or to direct.

Common Phrases and Expressions

regulate affairs:

To manage or control activities systematically.

self-regulation:

The ability of a person or group to regulate itself without external control.

government regulation:

Laws and rules set by government agencies to control various aspects of society.

Related Words

regulate:

To control or maintain the rate or speed of a machine or process.

regulator:

An authority or agency responsible for overseeing and enforcing regulations.

overregulation:

Excessive control or regulation, typically causing hindrance.

Slang Meanings of regulation

Meaning: Red tape

Example Sentence: Dealing with the red tape made the process highly frustrating.

Meaning: Bureaucracy

Example Sentence: The project's slow progress was bogged down by bureaucracy.