- regulation
- reg|u|la|tion1 W2S2 [ˌregjuˈleıʃən] n1.)an official rule or order▪ There seem to be so many rules and regulations these days.regulation on▪ new regulations on imports▪ regulations governing the safety of toysbuilding/planning/fire/health regulations▪ The local authority is introducing new planning regulations.▪ All companies must comply with the regulations .under ... regulations▪ Under the new regulations, all staff must have safety training.2.) [U]control over something, especially by rulesregulation of▪ the regulation of public spendingregulation 2regulation2 adj [only before noun]used or worn because of official rules▪ The girls were all wearing regulation shoes.
Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.