adj · noun · 15 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ˌɹɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/
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Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
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adj
Meaning 1
In conformity with applicable rules and regulations.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: not-comparable
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noun
Meaning 2
The act of regulating or the condition of being regulated.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
Meaning 3
A law or administrative rule, issued by an organization, used to guide or prescribe the conduct of members of that organization.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable
Examples
Army regulations state a soldier AWOL over 30 days is a deserter.
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noun
Meaning 4
A type of law made by the executive branch of a government, usually as authorized by a statute made by the legislative branch giving the executive the authority to do so.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, in-plural, often, uncountable
Topics: law
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noun
Meaning 5
A type of law made by the executive branch of a government, usually as authorized by a statute made by the legislative branch giving the executive the authority to do so.
A numbered provision within such kind of legislation.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, in-plural, often, singular
Topics: law
Examples
Regulation 18B of the Defence (General) Regulations 1939 (S.R. & O. 1939/927) authorized the British government to intern suspected spies and collaborators during World War II.
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noun
Meaning 6
A form of legislative act which is self-effecting, and requires no further intervention by the Member States to become law.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: European-Union, countable, uncountable
Topics: law
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noun
Meaning 7
Mechanism controlling DNA transcription.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract