self-regulated

American  

[self-reg-yuh-ley-tid, self-] / ˌsɛlfˈrɛg yəˌleɪ tɪd, ˈsɛlf- /

adjective

1. governed or controlled from within; self-regulating.

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Etymology

Origin of self-regulated

First recorded in 1840–50

Example Sentences

Until the passage of the Children’s Television Act in 1990, which wasn’t fully implemented until 1993, broadcast TV was largely unregulated — or, more accurately, was self-regulated.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2023

Skeptics of forest protection carbon credit programs note the market is largely self-regulated, and it’s easy for participants to exaggerate the benefits of a given project.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 30, 2023

Many scientists have proposed that Earth has self-regulated its temperature throughout history, but this has been difficult to prove.

From Salon • Nov. 21, 2022

The experts pointed out that editorial misjudgements, and a culture which prioritises "scoops" over ethical standards, can flourish in an industry which remains largely self-regulated.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2022

Professionals are positive, action oriented, opened minded, poised, adaptable, respectful, self-regulated, empathic, organized, prepared, and collaborative.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin