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    Regulación (en. Regulation)

    /reɣu.laˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Establishment of rules or norms for the functioning of a system or activity.
    Traffic regulation is essential for safety on the roads.
    La regulación del tráfico es esencial para la seguridad en las vías.
    Control and supervision of activities or behaviors.
    Environmental regulation seeks to protect natural resources.
    La regulación ambiental busca proteger los recursos naturales.
    Process by which rights and obligations in an economic activity are organized and guaranteed.
    Financial regulation is key to avoiding economic crises.
    La regulación financiera es clave para evitar crisis económicas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'regulatio', which means 'action of regulating'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    market regulation
    Set of rules that regulate the functioning of a specific market.
    regulación del mercado
    health regulation
    Established rules to ensure public health in contexts such as food and medicines.
    regulación sanitaria
    under regulation
    Situation of being subject to established rules by a competent authority.
    bajo regulación

    Related Words

    regulator
    Person or entity that establishes and enforces regulations.
    regulador
    regulation
    Act of creating specific regulations about a topic or activity.
    reglamentación

    Slang Meanings

    Process of adjustment or control in a colloquial context.
    There is a regulation on the use of social media that we all must follow.
    Hay una regulación en el uso de las redes sociales que todos debemos seguir.