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regulation

noun
/ˌrɛɡ.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

Meaning

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.
A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority; the action of controlling or maintaining the rate or speed of something.
a rule or directive made and maintained by an authority

Example Sentences

Government regulation ensures fair business practices.

Proper regulation of emotions can improve mental health.

The new regulation will affect the banking sector.

Synonyms

control, rule, management, supervision, administration, governance, law, guideline, directive
Entry 1
control, rule, management
Entry 2
control, supervision, management, administration, governance
Entry 3
rule, law, guideline, directive

Antonyms

disorder, deregulation, lawlessness, chaos, anarchy, mismanagement, neglect, freedom, allowance
Entry 1
disorder, deregulation, lawlessness
Entry 2
chaos, disorder, anarchy, mismanagement, neglect
Entry 3
freedom, allowance

Collocations

government regulation, strict regulation, financial regulation, safety regulation

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