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regulated

American  
[reg-yuh-layt-id] / ˈrɛg yəˌleɪt ɪd /

adjective

  1. held to a given standard; controlled in accordance with rules, guidelines, or regulations.


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Utilities such as SDG&E make money by building projects such as transmission lines, which earn regulated returns on investment.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

It consists of a regulated utility that serves 6 million customers in Florida, and an unregulated unit that is focused on renewable energy, including solar and wind power.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Traditional sports betting, through companies like DraftKings and FanDuel, is regulated and legislated by U.S. states, and there are states where Americans still cannot legally bet on sports.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

These safeguards would have been available had the sector been regulated by gambling laws, with some introduced as part of the voluntary code.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

But this newfound world must be conquered by a Cortesian army, well-disciplined and regulated, though their number be but small.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

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