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regulatory

[reg-yuh-luh-tawr-ee] / ˈrɛg jə ləˌtɔr i /
ADJECTIVE
supervisory
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Production at some plants was halted for regulatory violations, while less than 7% of the investment agreements he oversaw materialized, according to party authorities, who expelled the official and transferred his case to prosecutors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

While a date for the vote hasn’t been set, a regulatory filing indicates the deal is expected to close by the end of 2026 if it goes through.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

“Lineage is committed to the fastest cleanup that is possible without sacrificing health, safety, and regulatory compliance,” a company spokesperson said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026

With the results prior to Monsanto, it seemed like the movement that was supposed to free private enterprise from regulatory overreach was also weakening the shield that regulatory power provided.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

Perhaps no aspect of the HUD regulatory regime has been as controversial, however, as the “no-fault” clause contained in every public housing lease.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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