Synonyms of regulations

regulations

noun

plural of regulation

1

as in rules

a statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity

it's against community regulations to leave your trash on the curb for more than two days

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rules
• laws
• codes
• regs
• standards
• instructions
• values
• bylaws
• guidelines
• constitutions
• ordinances
• ground rules
• principles
• restrictions
• statutes
• prohibitions
• morals
• commandments
• directives
• practices
• edicts
• decrees
• directions
• customs
• directories
• guides
• conventions
• traditions
• precepts
• dictates
• acts
• orders
• habits
• fundamentals
• maxims
• commands
• axioms
• manners
• bans
• formulas
• proscriptions
• fiats
• mores
• decalogues
• charges
• blueprints
• behests
• canons
• interdictions
• ways

2

as in operations

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• operations
• controls
• managements
• supervisions
• directions
• oversights
• administrations
• stewardships
• handlings
• governments
• governances
• guidance
• charges
• presidencies
• care
• superintendencies
• superintendences
• leaderships
• conducts
• intendances
• agencies
• protections
• logistics
• custodies
• manipulations
• generalships
• rulerships
• machinations
• trusts
• wards
• guardianships
• laps
• tutelages
• aegises
• coadministrations
• codirections

3

as in oversights

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 her assistants

Synonyms & Similar Words

• oversights
• stewardships
• supervisions
• controls
• managements
• guidance
• charges
• care
• surveillances
• leaderships
• superintendencies
• governments
• administrations
• rules
• observations
• directions
• observances
• superintendences
• headships
• hands
• protections
• auspices
• trusteeships
• reigns
• generalships
• guardianships
• tutelages
• aegises

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of regulations

Starlink’s satellite internet has launched in around two dozen other African countries, but Musk has refused to follow South Africa’s affirmative action regulations. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 July 2026

The Garden City Police Department posted a video to its Facebook page Thursday helping to explain the new regulations. — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026

The maximum for men’s basketball under new regulations from the House settlement is 15. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 July 2026

The North Richland Hills City Council could vote to make changes to data center zoning regulations later this month. — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026

Simply put, for commercial satellite regulations, the FCC leads, and the rest of the world follows. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 16 July 2026

Grand Slam events have updated commercial regulations to more clearly distinguish athletic equipment from luxury marketing placements, reflecting how valuable athlete visibility has become for fashion brands. — Nethumi Kannangara, Sportico.com, 15 July 2026

Rebuilding in the historic town lags because of an unworkable maze of regulations. — Jonathan Helton, Washington Post, 15 July 2026

That’s why in New York City, there are rules and regulations and guidelines regarding frequent sampling and testing at these cooling towers. — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 15 July 2026