regulation

Type: noun

Definitions: (noun) Regulation is the process of controlling something, usually with rules. (noun) A regulation is a rule or a control.

Examples: (noun) The government is reducing regulation of the airlines. (noun) The company has recently imposed new safety rules and regulations to reduce accidents.

Synonyms: nouns: rule, directive, guideline. control.

Academic Word List Sublist and Group: 2 B