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self-regulating

[self-reg-yuh-ley-ting, self-] / ˌsɛlfˈrɛg jəˌleɪ tɪŋ, ˈsɛlf- /


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“The companies are moving very fast and external regulation is moving slower — the IPO event itself might be a self-regulating event,” Bala said.

From MarketWatch Sep. 11, 2026

The funeral industry in England, Wales and Northern Ireland is self-regulating, relying on voluntary codes and inspections by trade associations.

From BBC Aug. 1, 2026

This would be modeled after the self-regulating organization that oversees stockbrokers.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 25, 2026

His "excessive reliance on the self-regulating aspects of markets seemed dangerously naive, and eventually blew up in his face and everybody's face," Blinder told AFP.

From Barron's Jun. 22, 2026

The self-regulating machine is not just a crucial step towards a whole series of more advanced technologies.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton




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