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Meaning of regulations
A set of rules or directives made and maintained by an authority
Etymology of regulations
The word "regulations" originated from the Latin word "regula", meaning rule, and the suffix "-tion" which forms a noun indicating a process or result
Historically, the term has been used since the 15th century to refer to rules or laws made by a governing authority
Synonyms
rules
laws
guidelines
directives
instructions
protocols
standards
codes
ordinances
bylaws
decrees
edicts
statutes
acts
measures
provisions
requirements
stipulations
conditions
restrictions
constraints
controls
restraints
limitations
boundaries
mandates
prescriptions
proscriptions
Definitions
- A law or directive made by a government or other authority
- * A rule or directive made by an organization or institution
- * The act of controlling or directing something according to a standard or principle
Usage Examples
- The company must comply with government regulations regarding environmental protection
- * The new regulations for immigration have caused controversy among citizens
- * The school has strict regulations regarding student behavior and attendance
Antonyms
freedoms
liberties
exemptions
exceptions
immunities
privileges
autonomy
independence
self-regulation
deregulation
flexibility
discretion
leniency
laxity
permissiveness
tolerance
impunity