regulation
Translation
regulation, rule, directive
Examples
There are strict regulations on pollution.
There are strict regulations on pollution.
The regulation of body temperature is important.
The regulation of body temperature is important.
Grammar Patterns
a regulation ((on/about sth.)) a rule about (sth.) They introduced new regulations on data privacy.
the regulation ((of sth.)) the control of (sth.) The regulation of financial markets is complex.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rule, law, directive, control, management
Etymology
From Latin 'regulatio' (a regulating), from 'regulare' (to control by rule).
Memory Tips
A 'regulation' is a 'rule' that makes things 'regular'.