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regulations

 

[ หŒrษ›ษกjสŠหˆleษชสƒ(ษ™)nz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

government

Official rules or laws that are used to control or govern a society or organization. Regulations are typically created by a government or other authority to ensure order and compliance.

Synonyms

guidelines, laws, rules

Examples of usage

  • Following the new safety regulations, all employees are required to wear a helmet in the construction site.
  • The company was fined for not complying with the environmental regulations.
  • The strict regulations imposed by the government aim to protect consumers from fraudulent practices.
Context #2 | Noun

business

Specific rules and requirements set by a regulatory authority to ensure businesses operate in a fair and ethical manner. These regulations often cover areas such as finance, safety, and consumer protection.

Synonyms

policies, requirements, standards

Examples of usage

  • The company had to adhere to strict regulations regarding data protection.
  • The new regulations forced the industry to implement better safety measures.
  • Compliance with the regulations is crucial to avoid legal issues.
Context #3 | Noun

sports

Official rules and guidelines governing a particular sport or activity. These regulations are in place to ensure fair play, safety, and sportsmanship.

Synonyms

guidelines, laws, rules

Examples of usage

  • The referee enforced the regulations to maintain fair play during the match.
  • Violating the regulations can result in disqualification from the competition.
  • The regulations specify the equipment allowed for the competition.

Translations

Translations of the word "regulations" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น regulamentos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคจเคฟเคฏเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Vorschriften

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ peraturan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะณะปะฐะผะตะฝั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przepisy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆๅ‰‡

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉgulations

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ regulaciones

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผzenlemeler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทœ์ •

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ูˆุงุฆุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™edpisy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ predpisy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆณ•่ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ predpisi

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ reglur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตั€ะตะถะตะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒ’แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaydalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ regulaciones

Etymology

The word 'regulations' originated from the Latin word 'regulare', meaning 'to control' or 'to direct'. The concept of regulations has been essential throughout history to maintain order and structure in societies. The modern understanding of regulations as official rules or laws developed as governments and organizations sought to establish standards for behavior and operations. Today, regulations play a crucial role in various aspects of life, from government policies to business practices and sports competitions.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,046, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.