regulatory

Sometimes reg·u·la·tive

[reg-yuh-luh-tawr-ee]

adjective

1. of or relating to the control or direction of an activity by a set of rules, laws, etc..

   The Coast Guard is to be commended for this current regulatory effort, as their proposed restriction addresses many concerns of the seafaring community.

2. of or relating to the adjustment of a device, system, or organic function so as to meet a standard or the requirements of good operation.

   Earth's climate is a highly complex system with its own regulatory mechanisms.

Other Word Forms

• antiregulatory adjective
• nonregulatory adjective
• unregulatory adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of regulatory¹

regulat(e) ( def. ) + -ory ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

The deal is subject to regulatory approval, but Orsted said it was expected to be completed before the end of the year.

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And there’s always a chance the transaction won’t pan out—the firm anticipates “lengthy regulatory review in multiple geographies.”

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“We feel very good about the regulatory backdrop.”

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That would mean only those who are properly qualified and registered with a regulatory body would be allowed to use that job description.

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The regulatory move could have wide repercussions as China is one of the world’s biggest gold consumers.

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Related Words

• administrative 
• managerial