regulation

[ˌreɡjuˈleɪʃn]

Definition:
1. An official rule made by a government or some other authority.
2. An authoritative rule.
3. A principle or condition that customarily governs behavior.
4. The state of being controlled or governed.
5. Controlling sth by means of rules.

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Use 'regulation' in a sentence:

1. The threshold for regulation is high.
2. But women are more likely to accept government regulation and involvement in economic activity than our male colleagues.
3. "Every packaged-food and restaurant company I know is concerned about regulation right now," says Mr. Palmer of UBS.
4. Predictably, the new regulations proved unpopular.
5. He did it by throwing every safety regulation out the nearest window.
6. "Every packaged-food and restaurant company I know is concerned about regulation right now," says Mr Palmer of UBS.
7. However, when teachers help pupils to reflect on their own learning and thinking activities, they increase their pupils' self-regulation.
8. Female economists agree with men that Europe has too much regulation and that Walmart is good for society.
9. In this case, the argument for strict regulation is compelling.
10. In order to take advantage of these common-sense solutions, Americans will have to put aside their own attachment to the idea of smaller government and less regulation.
11. She felt suffocated by all the rules and regulations.
12. Find out ahead of time what regulations apply to your situation.
13. They have their own motives in opposing government regulation.
14. I hate to think of yet more government regulation.
15. The rising popularity of the craft has raised the question of water scooter regulation.
16. I want to talk about government regulation of insurance because I said that was an important aspect of insurance.
17. On School Regulation and the Status of Public Corporation in Education.
18. Several European capitals, including Paris and Berlin, are leading a campaign for tougher regulation by the European Union.
19. Stricter regulation is needed in transforming Glasgow's economy.
20. Historically, regulation of medicine has been left to individual states.
21. The new regulations are largely symbolic.
22. So far, fast-food firms have cleverly avoided government regulation.
23. The economic market is a self-correcting mechanism, that does not need regulation by government.
24. The company was fined £ 20 000 for breaching safety regulations.
25. Under anti-bribery laws, proof must be made of concrete benefits, such as approval of a contract or regulation.
26. All the passengers, according to the new regulation, are to be inspected before boarding the subway.
27. Many of these genes produce proteins that can improve blood sugar regulation and insulin levels throughout the body and so are associated with improved metabolic health.
28. But under anti-bribery laws, proof must be made of concrete benefits, such as approval of a contract or regulation.
29. Women are more likely to accept government regulation and involvement in economic activity than our male colleagues.
30. The food companies are not of one mind about these new regulations.
31. Any calls for re-regulation may continue to fall on deaf ears.
32. There are penalties for non-compliance with the fire regulations.
33. Female economists agree with men that Europe has too much regulation and that Wal-mart is good for society.
34. She felt hemmed in by all their petty rules and regulations.
35. She knows all along the Fed has been too slack on regulation of finance.
36. This savings plan is only available under the Finance Act 1990 and any regulations made thereunder.
37. Under the new regulations spending on office equipment will be strictly controlled.
38. The regulation operates in favour of married couples.
39. These critics just oppose regulation itself.
40. These regulations are inapplicable to international students.
41. The company was found guilty of contravening safety regulations.
42. Some in the market now want government regulation in order to reduce costs.
43. There's absolutely no regulation of cigarettes to make sure that they don't include poisonous substances.
44. Safety measures were carried out in compliance with paragraph 6 of the building regulations.
45. Away with all these rules and regulations!
46. It's against all rules and regulations.
47. The new regulations will not make an appreciable difference to most people.
48. The new regulations will be of benefit to everyone concerned.
49. They appear masters in the art of making regulations work their way.
50. Social services also have responsibility for the regulation of nurseries.
51. Eventually, the new regulations will work to our advantage.
52. The new regulations will put many small businesses out of business.
53. The regulations specify that calculators may not be used in the examination.
54. When do the new regulations come into force?
55. The building does not conform with safety regulations.
56. Police regulations prescribe that an officer's number must be clearly visible.
57. The results prove that regulation of the salmon farming industry is inadequate.