regulatory
Translation
regulatory, controlling, supervisory
Examples
The company must meet regulatory requirements.
The company must meet regulatory requirements.
She works for a regulatory agency.
She works for a regulatory agency.
Grammar Patterns
regulatory ((noun)) relating to rules or control The government created a new regulatory body.
Similar Words
Synonyms: controlling, supervisory, governmental
Etymology
From 'regulate' plus the suffix '-ory', meaning 'relating to'. So, 'relating to regulation'.
Memory Tips
If something is 'regulatory,' it has the power to 'regulate' or is related to 'regulations'.