regulatory
adjective
of or relating to the control or direction of an activity by a set of rules, laws, etc..
nonregulatory
-
a word derived from
regulatory.
Example Sentences
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Some planning experts argue that slow construction is the result of nonregulatory complications, such as skill shortages, high material costs from postpandemic inflation and supply-chain shortages and higher interest rates that make financing more difficult.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 20, 2026
The authority would be a nonregulatory agency on issues related to nuclear energy and its development in Kentucky.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 26, 2024
He has said that he believes the downward trend of certain air pollutants was attributable to both regulatory and nonregulatory efforts.
From Washington Times ● May 7, 2018
I support the government continuing to take nonregulatory roles, but doing them better.
From Slate ● Feb. 2, 2012
