Entry Word: regulation

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity <itʼs against camp regulations to leave your cabin after 11:00 p.m.> — see rule 1
2 the act or activity of looking after and making decisions about something <the owner seldom visited the plant and did not take an active part in the regulation of the company> — see conduct 1
3 the duty or function of watching or guarding for the sake of proper direction or control <the regulation of the soccer team was left entirely to the head coach and the assistant coaches> — see supervision 1