regulation (/ˌreɡ.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/)
noun · Advanced · Work & Business
🔊 /ˌreɡ.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
Meaning
Meaning: official rule
An official rule made by a government or organization to control how something is done.
Examples
🗣 New safety regulations require all workers on the site to wear protective helmets.
Etymology
From Late Latin ‘regulatio’, from ‘regula’ (a rule), from ‘regere’ (to rule, direct).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in law, business, and government.
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Tags: business, legal