regulation

B1
Pronunciation
/ˌɹɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
Noun
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

The act of regulating or the condition of being regulated.

2 Definition

A law or administrative rule, issued by an organization, used to guide or prescribe the conduct of members of that organization.

3 Definition

A type of law made by the executive branch of government, usually by virtue of a statute made by the legislative branch giving the executive the authority to do so.

4 Definition

(European Union law) A form of legislative act which is self-effecting, and requires no further intervention by the Member States to become law.

5 Definition

Mechanism controlling DNA transcription.

6 Definition

Physiological process which consists in maintaining homoeostasis.

Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

In conformity with applicable rules and regulations.