self-regulation

American  

[self-reg-yuh-ley-shuhn, self-] / ˌsɛlfˌrɛg yəˈleɪ ʃən, ˌsɛlf- /

noun

1. control by oneself or itself, as in an economy, business organization, etc., especially such control as exercised independently of governmental supervision, laws, or the like.

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Etymology

Origin of self-regulation

First recorded in 1685–95

Example Sentences

The effort to get a snapshot of kindergarten readiness is part of the National Survey of Children’s Health, which collected information from thousands of parents and guardians about their child in five areas — early learning, motor skills, social-emotional development, self-regulation and health.

From Los Angeles Times

Last month, he published a lengthy essay that pushed for self-regulation and warned about the potential dangers, from AI-powered bioterrorism to job losses.

From The Wall Street Journal

In an interview in December, before the controversy over the Maduro bets, Polymarket founder and chief executive Shayne Coplan said a form of self-regulation had emerged on the platform.

From The Wall Street Journal

Neither self-regulation by the profession nor government-sponsored boards have ensured the clarity and reliability of financial reporting.

From Barron's

Instead, the aim is to encourage self-regulation.

From Barron's