as in parliamentary
formal
making or concerned with making official rules about what is acceptable in a particular business, activity, etc.
a regulatory agency They are seeking regulatory approval for the merger.
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Recent Examples of regulatory
That could prove very costly — not to mention Paramount must pay a $7 billion regulatory termination fee if antitrust authorities halt the deal.
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 Apr. 2026
The deal awaits a shareholder vote later this month and government regulatory approval.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
The Trim House was completed in 2025 with no compromises made due to regulatory constraints.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Regarding other implications of AI policies, there is also regulatory scrutiny to be considered.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
Big tech pivots The AI boom rescued China’s big tech companies from years of regulatory purgatory.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Additional regulatory or enforcement actions may follow as new evidence emerges, state DMV officials said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
FirstRand, South Africa’s largest bank by value, will exit the UK after a massive regulatory hit stemming from the industry-wide mis-selling of car finance.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Though a one-time regulatory ruling last year decreased them substantially, there’s reason to believe the utility’s profits will rebound to their historic levels — and keep growing.
—Craig D. Rose, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 13 Apr. 2026
The deal awaits a shareholder vote later this month and government regulatory approval.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
The Trim House was completed in 2025 with no compromises made due to regulatory constraints.
—New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Regarding other implications of AI policies, there is also regulatory scrutiny to be considered.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Apr. 2026
Big tech pivots The AI boom rescued China’s big tech companies from years of regulatory purgatory.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2026
Additional regulatory or enforcement actions may follow as new evidence emerges, state DMV officials said.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 12 Apr. 2026
FirstRand, South Africa’s largest bank by value, will exit the UK after a massive regulatory hit stemming from the industry-wide mis-selling of car finance.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 10 Apr. 2026
Though a one-time regulatory ruling last year decreased them substantially, there’s reason to believe the utility’s profits will rebound to their historic levels — and keep growing.
—Craig D. Rose, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulatory
Adjective
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India’s Constitution mandates that parliamentary seats be allocated by population and revised after each census.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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During an April 2026 parliamentary hearing, General Fabien Mandon confirmed the development of the STRATUS supersonic missile.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The treasurer’s office collects tax dollars, tells the auditor’s office what was collected, and then the auditor distributes the funds to the governmental units, Petalas said.—
Alexandra Kukulka,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Dustin Burrows, a Republican from Lubbock, directed the chamber’s governmental oversight committee to study the legal and economic implications of Texas absorbing one or more counties in eastern New Mexico.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Unverified business names, addresses, or official affiliations.—
Jennifer Borrasso,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The official spoke by phone on condition of anonymity in line with official policy.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ritchie serves as an executive producer in addition to directing.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
14 Apr. 2026
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The consultant also recommends that the authority create a nonprofit management organization, with an executive director, to oversee project development.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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“Regulatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulatory. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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