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Meaning of regulation

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

regulation

Pronunciation:/ˌɹɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/

noun

Definitions

  1. The act of regulating or the condition of being regulated.

  2. A law or administrative rule, issued by an organization, used to guide or prescribe the conduct of members of that organization.

  3. A type of law made by the executive branch of government, usually by virtue of a statute made by the legislative branch giving the executive the authority to do so.

  4. (European Union law) A form of legislative act which is self-effecting, and requires no further intervention by the Member States to become law.

adjective

Definitions

  1. In conformity with applicable rules and regulations.