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

The legislation would establish a federal framework for NIL payments, cap the amount universities can give directly to athletes, create rules for transfers, and establish other regulations governing college sports. — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 29 Sep. 2026

Centers instead would abide by their state's early learning regulations, which are often more lenient. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Canada’s firearms regulations are controlled at the federal level, while private security is also governed through separate provincial rules. — Ariella Noveck, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Trump has opposed new AI-specific regulations and favored voluntary oversight. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

Such frameworks exist to ensure that an advert abides by local regulations, but a legal team signing off on a campaign does not protect it from causing offense. — Ivan Doruda, Forbes.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Environmental groups accused the state and federal governments of skirting federal regulations requiring an environmental assessment before such federal projects. — Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

Then in 2024, a new standalone event – the Women’s America’s Cup – was launched as part of the 37th edition in Barcelona, Spain, paving the way to the change in regulations and the mixed competition launched this year. — Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026

Hnin Aye read every news article about new passport restrictions and regulations, which seemed to change every month. — Andrew Nachemson, The Dial, 22 Sep. 2026