regulation
/ˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃən/
noun
- An official rule or law made by a government or authority.
- The school has a regulation against running in the hallways.
- The new regulation requires all cars to pass an emissions test.
- Companies must follow safety regulations to protect their workers.
- The act of controlling or managing something according to rules or standards.
- The regulation of air traffic is handled by a central agency.
- The regulation of the banking industry helps prevent fraud.
- Proper regulation of body temperature is important for health.
adjective
- Official or standard, as required by rules.
- The basketball hoop is at regulation height.
- The players wore regulation uniforms for the match.
- You need a regulation passport photo for the application.