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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It’s to repeal the regulations that prevent more market competition.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
"We therefore have to reconcile modern security requirements with the need to preserve historic buildings and comply with France's heritage regulations," local mayor Théo Caviezel explains.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
A fire at a nursing home in Chile that had previously violated regulations has killed 16 elderly residents and left others hospitalized, authorities said Saturday.
From Barron's ● Sep. 12, 2026
State and national policymakers are trying to stay ahead of any potential threat but are introducing a slew of new laws and regulations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
She assured her new chief of staff that they’d go over field service regulations with the new soldiers when the train started to move.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
