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
Stateside, Nasdaq's move marks a big step in what's been growing regulatory scrutiny on tiny Chinese IPOs over the last several years.
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Evelyn Cheng,anniek Bao, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Additionally, Fuchs has held a series of meetings since July that are designed to discuss ideas of how the STB can update its framework to potentially reduce regulatory barriers.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Beyond preparing for that possibility, Berchtold said the larger business is operating as usual (the concert business has been booming) with a handful of executives focused on the DOJ regulatory issues and pending trial date.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Clear design ensures investor trust and regulatory clarity.
—Charles Morey, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Evelyn Cheng,anniek Bao, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Additionally, Fuchs has held a series of meetings since July that are designed to discuss ideas of how the STB can update its framework to potentially reduce regulatory barriers.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
Beyond preparing for that possibility, Berchtold said the larger business is operating as usual (the concert business has been booming) with a handful of executives focused on the DOJ regulatory issues and pending trial date.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Clear design ensures investor trust and regulatory clarity.
—Charles Morey, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulatory
Adjective
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Thailand has its third prime minister in a year after Anutin Charnvirakul breezed through a parliamentary vote.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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Unlike formal speeches or parliamentary votes, a podcast answer can be easily downplayed or disowned.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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What was perhaps most catastrophic to some was governmental agencies’ failure to adequately and equitably help citizens recover and rebuild.—
Essence,
Essence,
5 Sep. 2025
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According to this test – which developed from a 1971 Supreme Court decision – governmental actions must have a secular legislative purpose, and their main effect may neither advance nor inhibit religion.—
Lydia Artz,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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David Glasser, the CEO of one of the show's production companies, 101 Studios, recently told The Fort Worth Star-Telegram that season 2 was set to begin production in the Lone Star State this month, despite the show not receiving an official renewal from Paramount yet.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Sep. 2025
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Camilla wasn't the only royal who had official duties on Thursday.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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The initiative aligns with Christ Fellowship’s mission to bring care to the community, said CEO and executive director of Caring for Miami, Ashley Giritli.—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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The responsibility of creating executive departments also rests with Congress.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Regulatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulatory. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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