regulation

[reg-yuh-ley-shuhn] / ˌrɛg yəˈleɪ ʃən /

NOUN

managing, organizing

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adjustment arrangement control governance management settlement supervision

STRONG

administration classification codification coordination direction governing government guidance handling moderation modulation reconciliation regimentation reorganization standardization superintendence systematization tuning

Antonyms

WEAK

deregulation disorganization lawlessness mismanagement

NOUN

rule, requirement

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 reg standing order

Antonyms

STRONGEST

lawlessness

WEAK

deregulation disorganization mismanagement

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The Welsh government said laying regulations for Wales's DRS was a major step towards ending throwaway culture.

From BBC

The procedure was decriminalised in 2019, there is no clear regulation on how far into pregnancy it can be carried out.

From BBC

But it was Russell's bad luck to join Mercedes just as they made a hash of the new regulations that were introduced in 2022.

From BBC

Beyond CRL5SOCS4, the large-scale genetic screen revealed additional biological pathways not previously tied to tau regulation.

From Science Daily

The company is gearing up to operate in all 50 states, something that seemed like a long way off just 12 months ago, due to varying regulations.

From The Wall Street Journal

regulation

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