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regularising

 

[ ˈrɛɡjʊlərʌɪzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

Regularising refers to the process of making something standard, lawful, or official. It often involves establishing rules or regulations that govern a certain practice or activity, thereby bringing it into compliance with established norms. This term can be applied in various fields, such as law, finance, and urban planning, where informal or unofficial conditions are transformed into a formal structure. The aim of regularising is often to promote order, accountability, and fairness.

Synonyms

legitimizing, normalizing, standardizing.

Examples of usage

  • The government is regularising all unregistered businesses to ensure compliance.
  • Regularising the zoning laws helped create a more organized city layout.
  • The new policies focus on regularising the licensing process for small enterprises.

Translations

Translations of the word "regularising" in other languages:

🇵🇹 regularização

🇮🇳 नियमितीकरण

🇩🇪 Regulierung

🇮🇩 regulasi

🇺🇦 регулювання

🇵🇱 uregulowanie

🇯🇵 規則化

🇫🇷 régularisation

🇪🇸 regularización

🇹🇷 düzenleme

🇰🇷 정규화

🇸🇦 تنظيم

🇨🇿 regulace

🇸🇰 regulácia

🇨🇳 规范化

🇸🇮 urejanje

🇮🇸 reglugerandi

🇰🇿 реттелу

🇬🇪 რეგულირება

🇦🇿 tənzimləmə

🇲🇽 regularización

Etymology

The term 'regularising' is derived from the word 'regular', which traces back to the Latin 'regularis', meaning 'according to rule' or 'conforming to a certain standard'. The suffix '-ising' indicates the process of making or becoming. Historically, the idea of regularisation emerged in response to the complexities of governing diverse societies, particularly as informal practices began to gain prominence. Over time, as nations developed more structured legal systems, regularisation became a necessary function of governance, aimed at ensuring that activities are accountable and consistent. In modern usage, it is prevalent in discussions around urban development, financial regulations, and compliance measures in varied industries.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,727, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.