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regulations

  • plural
    of regulation.
    regulation
    noun
    a law, rule, or other order prescribed by authority, especially to regulate conduct.

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It has previously said it complies with relevant regulations in the regions where it operates, has never engaged in any trade with Iran and that its suppliers have provided similar assurances.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 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

In 1981, the IRS issued regulations allowing any employee to contribute to such plans out of their wages.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

She couldn’t even remember why she’d thought the regulations important enough to bother with.

From "Lyddie" by Katherine Paterson