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regulation

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noun

reg·​u·​la·​tion ˌre-gyə-ˈlā-shən How to pronounce regulation (audio)
ˌre-gə-,
 also  ˌrā-
1
: the act of regulating : the state of being regulated
2
a
: an authoritative rule dealing with details or procedure
safety regulations
b
: a rule or order issued by an executive authority or regulatory agency of a government and having the force of law
3
a
: the process of redistributing material (as in an embryo) to restore a damaged or lost part independent of new tissue growth
b
: the mechanism by which an early embryo maintains normal development
4
a
or regulation time : the standard period of time established by the rules of a game or contest excluding overtime
Trailing by five with less than a minute to go in regulation, Boston forced the game into overtime … Bob Ryan
Dallas downed the ball at the 20 with 1:47 left in regulation. Ralph N. Paulk
… there will be a change in France for the 1988 World Cup: a sudden-death … period after regulation time. George Vecsey
b
golf : the standard number of strokes allowed by par for reaching the green on a given hole (that is, one stroke on a par 3, two strokes on a par 4, and three strokes on a par 5)
Using his conservative left-to-right fade, he hit all but three greens in regulation. Jaime Diaz

regulation

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adjective

: conforming to regulations : official

Synonyms

Choose the Right Synonym for regulation

law, rule, regulation, precept, statute, ordinance, canon mean a principle governing action or procedure.

law implies imposition by a sovereign authority and the obligation of obedience on the part of all subject to that authority.

obey the law

rule applies to more restricted or specific situations.

the rules of the game

regulation implies prescription by authority in order to control an organization or system.

regulations affecting nuclear power plants

precept commonly suggests something advisory and not obligatory communicated typically through teaching.

the precepts of effective writing

statute implies a law enacted by a legislative body.

a statute requiring the use of seat belts

ordinance applies to an order governing some detail of procedure or conduct enforced by a limited authority such as a municipality.

a city ordinance

canon suggests in nonreligious use a principle or rule of behavior or procedure commonly accepted as a valid guide.

the canons of good taste

Example Sentences

Noun Builders must comply with the regulations. regulations on the disposal of waste Each agency has its own set of rules and regulations. Adjective Students must wear regulation uniforms.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Junior Chasen Johnson blocked Osceola’s go-ahead extra point attempt with 28.9 seconds remaining in regulation to set up the win. J.c. Carnahan, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2022 Seattle led 92-90 with 0.8 seconds left in regulation after Sue Bird hit a corner 3. Tim Booth, ajc, 4 Sep. 2022 Seattle led 92-90 with 0.8 seconds left in regulation after Sue Bird hit a corner 3. Tim Booth, oregonlive, 4 Sep. 2022 Lee’s recovery set up the winning drive with 4:56 left in regulation. Matt Goul, cleveland, 3 Sep. 2022 After failing to find the endzone in regulation, Allen led Trinity to a 29-28 double overtime win Friday night over Indiana powerhouse Center Grove at Marshall Field. The Courier-Journal, 3 Sep. 2022 On Friday, the Colonels squeaked out a one-point victory when Tyler Rennekamp ran for a three-yard touchdown with 3:35 remaining in regulation and Andrew Weitzel knocked in the go-ahead extra point. Shelby Dermer, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2022 The Senators also had a drive stall at Austin’s 38 with 5:21 remaining in regulation after Woods registered a fourth-down sack. Al.com Reports, al, 2 Sep. 2022 North Alabama tied the score with 48 seconds to play in regulation, setting up overtime. Matthew Vantryon, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Sep. 2022
Adjective
Florida's housing woes have been festering for years, with the state enjoying robust population growth while also courting new residents and businesses attracted by the low taxes and an anti-regulation agenda. Irina Ivanova, CBS News, 2 May 2022 Florida's housing woes have been festering for years, with the state enjoying robust population growth while also courting new residents and businesses attracted by the low taxes and an anti-regulation agenda. Irina Ivanova, CBS News, 2 May 2022 Florida's housing woes have been festering for years, with the state enjoying robust population growth while also courting new residents and businesses attracted by the low taxes and an anti-regulation agenda. Irina Ivanova, CBS News, 2 May 2022 Florida's housing woes have been festering for years, with the state enjoying robust population growth while also courting new residents and businesses attracted by the low taxes and an anti-regulation agenda. Irina Ivanova, CBS News, 2 May 2022 Florida's housing woes have been festering for years, with the state enjoying robust population growth while also courting new residents and businesses attracted by the low taxes and an anti-regulation agenda. Irina Ivanova, CBS News, 2 May 2022 Florida's housing woes have been festering for years, with the state enjoying robust population growth while also courting new residents and businesses attracted by the low taxes and an anti-regulation agenda. Irina Ivanova, CBS News, 2 May 2022 Florida's housing woes have been festering for years, with the state enjoying robust population growth while also courting new residents and businesses attracted by the low taxes and an anti-regulation agenda. Irina Ivanova, CBS News, 2 May 2022 Florida's housing woes have been festering for years, with the state enjoying robust population growth while also courting new residents and businesses attracted by the low taxes and an anti-regulation agenda. Irina Ivanova, CBS News, 2 May 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Adjective

1803, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of regulation was in 1611

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