regulated
adjective
held to a given standard; controlled in accordance with rules, guidelines, or regulations.
under-regulated
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a word derived from
regulated.
Example Sentences
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A recent Pew Research survey, found that majorities in both parties are concerned that AI technology is under-regulated.
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2025
Attorney General James said her case concerned "another example of bad actors causing harm throughout the under-regulated cryptocurrency industry".
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2023
“We are woefully under-regulated in the beauty industry.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 15, 2018
But what was predictable and predicted was the manner in which under-regulated derivatives could inflame the crisis.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 6, 2018
As Gorman noted, legislation has been introduced in Congress that could limit chances of the fungus coming to the United States through the absurdly under-regulated international pet trade:
From New York Times ● Oct. 31, 2014
