regulation
noun
a law, rule, or other order prescribed by authority, especially to regulate conduct.
regulations
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pluralof regulation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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C-Beauty’s next phase of overseas expansion will require establishing long-term brand equity through physical retail, compliance with local regulations and products tailored to local consumers, it said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
At first sight Thailand appears to have quite strict gun regulations.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
The ranchers said the park service saddled them with excessive rules and regulations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
“U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will ensure that immigration filings are decided based on the laws, regulations, and binding legal precedent that govern each case.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
“You’d attract the authorities—particularly with that griffin. I’ve no love for men with clipboards in their hands and regulations in their mouths.”
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
