regulatory
Americanadjective
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of or relating to the control or direction of an activity by a set of rules, laws, etc..
The Coast Guard is to be commended for this current regulatory effort, as their proposed restriction addresses many concerns of the seafaring community.
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of or relating to the adjustment of a device, system, or organic function so as to meet a standard or the requirements of good operation.
Earth's climate is a highly complex system with its own regulatory mechanisms.
Other Word Forms
- antiregulatory adjective
- nonregulatory adjective
- unregulatory adjective
Etymology
Origin of regulatory
Example Sentences
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The researchers found that this regulatory program is highly conserved from mice to humans and across vertebrates, emphasizing its fundamental biological importance.
From Science Daily
As a result, the regulatory burden became heavier.
“Truck driving is an unappealing profession for many Americans but it remains an attractive opportunity for recent immigrants to this country,” said Greg Reed, a transportation attorney with expertise in regulatory and legislative issues.
He resigned in 2021 amid a U.K. regulatory investigation, which concluded he provided an incomplete picture of his relationship with Epstein.
So far only a handful of countries have implemented far-reaching regulatory frameworks on AI.
From Barron's
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