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as in rule
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
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as in management
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
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as in oversight
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
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Recent Examples of regulation
David C. Schwebel,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
The annual exercise comes at a pivotal moment for bank regulation because, unlike in previous years, the results will not affect the amount of capital large banks are required to hold.
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Hugh Son,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
The bill would reduce federal regulations, streamline environmental reviews, speed up the construction process and curb the influence of corporate landlords by limiting their ability to purchase single-family homes.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Elsewhere Tuesday, two opposing factions of the artificial intelligence industry spent millions on a House race that became a proxy fight over tech regulation.
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Jesse Bedayn,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
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Noun
As an example, regulations requiring carbon monoxide detectors allowed people to prevent or escape dangerous carbon monoxide buildup in their homes.
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David C. Schwebel,
The Conversation,
24 June 2026
The annual exercise comes at a pivotal moment for bank regulation because, unlike in previous years, the results will not affect the amount of capital large banks are required to hold.
—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
The bill would reduce federal regulations, streamline environmental reviews, speed up the construction process and curb the influence of corporate landlords by limiting their ability to purchase single-family homes.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Elsewhere Tuesday, two opposing factions of the artificial intelligence industry spent millions on a House race that became a proxy fight over tech regulation.
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Jesse Bedayn,
Fortune,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulation
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The board removed its previous time limit rule at public comment sessions during board meetings when more than 20 speakers are signed up.
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For county-specific labels like Napa or Sonoma, the 75% rule applies.
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Gautam Mukunda writes about corporate management and innovation.
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Union leadership said this week that the league was not formally asked by management to meet and confer over various charter proposals dealing with the LAPD, including the one focused on policy.
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The County's Resident Advisory Committee formed just over a year ago and is now providing oversight of the millions of dollars the county now has.
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Parias' case showcases the nexus of the issues — and the narrow scope of oversight and resources within the judicial and agency level for someone injured by the federal agency that is also detaining them.
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Those also include new regulations on mail-in voting that are likewise facing legal challenges.
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Nejat received legal support from the Association of Flight Attendants, which has been trying to organize Delta’s 28,000 flight attendants for decades.
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The groups challenging the restriction said the state law prevents social service organizations from helping voters with disabilities or those who are not proficient in English, a conflict with the Voting Rights Act.
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Anthropic calls for more stringent regulation and supports efforts by states such as New York and California that have passed more aggressive AI laws.
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The threat to state insurance supervision is therefore loaded but not fired, and anyone telling you the states have already lost, or already won, is getting ahead of the facts.
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Meanwhile, teenagers between 14 and 16 will be able to use it under direct teacher supervision.
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Sheriff added that enCore remains focused on safety and environmental stewardship throughout the project’s life cycle.
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As fortunes move beyond their founding generation, advisers say successful transfers increasingly depend on preparing heirs for stewardship, not just structuring the assets themselves.
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Firms also comply with privacy frameworks such as the GDPR and the CCPA when working across jurisdictions and refuse engagements that would require suppressing truthful, lawful reporting.
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GiveSendGo later said the funds were distributed for lawful purposes, including legal defense and family relocation expenses.
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“Regulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulation. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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