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

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

But Prof Wachter said that the level of self-regulation afforded to tech companies in choosing how to comply with the Online Safety Act called for well-staffed moderation teams equipped with "time, resources, expertise and nuance" to effectively make decisions.

From BBC

She said regular police would enforce the ban but also added that she was a great believer in the "self-regulation".

From BBC