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regulatory

 

[ ˈrɛɡjʊləˌtɔːri ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

government laws

Relating to or making rules or laws that control things.

Synonyms

governing, legislative, supervisory

Examples of usage

  • The regulatory body oversees the industry to ensure compliance with government laws.
  • Regulatory changes have a significant impact on businesses.
  • The company needs to adhere to regulatory requirements to avoid penalties.
  • The regulatory environment can be complex and challenging to navigate.
  • Regulatory compliance is essential for the company's success.

Translations

Translations of the word "regulatory" in other languages:

🇵🇹 regulatório

🇮🇳 विनियामक

🇩🇪 regulatorisch

🇮🇩 regulasi

🇺🇦 регуляторний

🇵🇱 regulacyjny

🇯🇵 規制的

🇫🇷 réglementaire

🇪🇸 regulatorio

🇹🇷 düzenleyici

🇰🇷 규제의

🇸🇦 تنظيمي

🇨🇿 regulační

🇸🇰 regulačný

🇨🇳 监管

🇸🇮 regulativno

🇮🇸 reglugerðar

🇰🇿 реттеуші

🇬🇪 რეგულატორული

🇦🇿 tənzimləyici

🇲🇽 regulatorio

Etymology

The word 'regulatory' originates from the Latin word 'regulare', which means 'to control' or 'to direct'. The concept of regulation has been present throughout history, as societies have implemented rules and laws to maintain order and control various aspects of life. In modern times, regulatory bodies and regulations play a crucial role in ensuring compliance, safety, and fairness in different industries and sectors.

See also: regulatability, regulatable, regulating, regulation, regulators, unregulated.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,301, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.