self-regulation

American  

[self-reg-yuh-ley-shuhn, self-] / ˌsɛlfˌrɛg jəˈleɪ 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

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self-regulation

Part of that self-regulation relates to where Anthropic will invest its talent and computing power when it’s public, since it will have to focus on profitability and answering to more shareholders.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026

Because controlled breathing is simple, inexpensive, and relatively easy to learn, the researchers say it could have value as a tool for everyday self-regulation.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 4, 2026

Testifying to Congress in 2008, Greenspan acknowledged that maybe self-regulation, that watchword of his economic worldview, didn’t work.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 25, 2026

However, Duncan Smith said self-regulation had "proven ineffective across much of gambling policy" and called on the government to introduce "a robust regulatory framework with enforceable safeguards".

From BBC ● May 13, 2026

Philosophy is good to argue one into self-regulation; but religion is better, because it first secures the virtue and then makes you happy in it.

From Charred Wood by J. Clinton Shepherd