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regulation
Synonyms and Antonyms of regulation
- it's against community regulations to leave your trash on the curb for more than two days
bylaw, ground rule, reg, rule
code, constitution, decalogue, directory
behest, charge, command, commandment, decree, dictate, direction, directive, edict, fiat, instruction, order
axiom, fundamental, maxim, precept
ban, interdiction, prohibition, proscription, restriction
convention, custom, habit, manners, mores, practice (also practise), tradition, way
- the owner seldom visited the plant and did not take an active part in the regulation of the company
- the regulation of the soccer team was left entirely to the head coach and her assistants
Synonym Discussion of regulation
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- obey the law
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- the rules of the game
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- regulations affecting nuclear power plants
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- the precepts of effective writing
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- a statute requiring the use of seat belts
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- a city ordinance
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- the canons of good taste
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