Reglamento (en. Regulation)

/reɡ.lāˈmen.to/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Set of rules that determine the way to proceed in an activity.
The club's regulation establishes the conduct rules among its members.
El reglamento del club establece las normas de conducta entre los miembros.
Formal document that contains the provisions of an organization.
Each institution must have a regulation that governs its operations.
Cada institución debe contar con un reglamento que rija su funcionamiento.
Regulations to be followed in certain situations.
It is important to read the regulation before participating in the tournament.
Es importante leer el reglamento antes de participar en el torneo.

Etymology

From Latin 'regulamentum', meaning 'norm or rule'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Internal regulation
Rules that govern the internal functioning of an organization.
reglamento interno
Comply with the regulation
Follow the established rules.
cumplir con el reglamento
Traffic regulation
Set of rules that regulate behavior on public roads.
reglamento de tránsito
Modify the regulation
Make changes to the existing rules.
modificar el reglamento
Violate the regulation
Not comply with the established norms.
faltar al reglamento

Related Words

Rule
Principle or norm that must be followed.
regla
Discipline
Set of norms that organize behavior.
disciplina
Norm
Rule established to govern conduct.
norma
Order
Command or instruction that must be followed.
orden
Statute
Set of rules that govern the functioning of an organization.
estatuto

Slang Meanings

Colloquial use of regulation in informal contexts.
That's not in the regulation, but we can consider it.
Eso no está en el reglamento, pero lo podemos considerar.
Modification or noncompliance with rules in an informal manner.
He always skips the regulation when he wants to have fun.
Él siempre se salta el reglamento cuando quiere divertirse.