Definitions

reg

[reg] / rɛg /

NOUN

law

Synonyms

STRONGEST

act case charge charter code constitution decision decree legislation mandate measure order precedent regulation requirement ruling statute

STRONG

assize behest bidding bylaw canon caveat command commandment covenant demand dictate divestiture edict enactment equity garnishment injunction institute instruction jurisprudence notice ordinance precept prescript prescription subpoena summons warrant writ

WEAK

decretum due process

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disorganization lawlessness

WEAK

transgression

NOUN

ordinance

Synonyms

STRONG

authorization canon code command decree dictum direction edict enactment fiat mandate order precept prescript regulation ruling statute ukase

Antonyms

STRONG

disorganization lawlessness veto

NOUN

regulation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

code decree law order principle procedure statute

STRONG

Bible book canon commandment dictate direction edict numbers ordinance precept prescript

WEAK

chapter and verse decretum no-no's standing order

Antonyms

STRONGEST

lawlessness

WEAK

deregulation disorganization mismanagement

Example Sentences

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“There’s a huge opportunity here for Brazil,” said Reg Spencer, an analyst at Canaccord.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Canaccord analyst Reg Spencer called the stock moves an overreaction and an opportunity in a Thursday note.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

This is on track for ING’s forecast of 19.4 billion euros for the year, analyst Reg Watson writes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

The star replied: "No, sure, man. Well, I was in The Bill for 24 years, in the TV show. Yeah, I played Reg."

From BBC • Jul. 24, 2025

“Yeah, that’s gotta work in your favor,” said Reg.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro