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
Delays due to factors like site conditions, materials availability, supplier churn, labor and equipment issues, and new regulatory requirements create delays, design changes and scope pivots - all very expensive, resulting in significant cost and schedule overruns.
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Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The country also holds the crypto industry to high standards, with several regulatory bodies—including the Central Bank of Bahrain, Financial Intelligence Directorate and Ministry of Industry and Commerce—involved in enforcing rules governing digital assets.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Or if the federal government pursued or operated the project despite regulatory action, state or local government could sue and seek a court order to prevent construction or operation of the facility while the lawsuit proceeds, Amar said.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Ross noted that Kalshi has waived fees for block trade transactions of 100,000 or more contracts executed, and a regulatory filing shows that the company will offer that rebate until September 1.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 1 June 2026
And also, currently, regulatory bodies do not require that blood products from collection facilities are labeled specifically based on the vaccination status of the donor.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 1 June 2026
The railroad industry’s chief regulatory body is putting its review of the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern proposed $85 billion merger on hold, requiring the railroads to provide additional information before the deal can be further evaluated.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Those investments include projects intended to support system reliability, regulatory compliance and future growth.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The country also holds the crypto industry to high standards, with several regulatory bodies—including the Central Bank of Bahrain, Financial Intelligence Directorate and Ministry of Industry and Commerce—involved in enforcing rules governing digital assets.
—Angelica Ang, Fortune, 1 June 2026
Or if the federal government pursued or operated the project despite regulatory action, state or local government could sue and seek a court order to prevent construction or operation of the facility while the lawsuit proceeds, Amar said.
—Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 1 June 2026
Ross noted that Kalshi has waived fees for block trade transactions of 100,000 or more contracts executed, and a regulatory filing shows that the company will offer that rebate until September 1.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 1 June 2026
And also, currently, regulatory bodies do not require that blood products from collection facilities are labeled specifically based on the vaccination status of the donor.
—Torie Bosch, STAT, 1 June 2026
The railroad industry’s chief regulatory body is putting its review of the Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern proposed $85 billion merger on hold, requiring the railroads to provide additional information before the deal can be further evaluated.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 1 June 2026
Those investments include projects intended to support system reliability, regulatory compliance and future growth.
—Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulatory
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The parliamentary committee overseeing the probe, which met for the first time this week, elected Makashule Gana, an MP from the smaller social democratic RISE Mzansi party.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
3 June 2026
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That will help his party's preparations for the 2028 parliamentary elections, Choi said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 June 2026
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Meeting that challenge demands permanent inter-governmental coordination units and not the current model of temporary structures standing down the moment a crisis ends.—
Daniele Nyirandutiye,
semafor.com,
1 June 2026
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The Declaration identifies, famously, that consent as the basis of governmental legitimacy.—
Britney Porter,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The company, which is also the official partner of the Chinese Olympic Committee, has over 7,600 stores including flagship and factory outlets, according to its annual report.—
Justina Lee,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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After Election Day, counties continue counting mail ballots, provisional ballots and other outstanding votes during the official canvass period.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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Eighty percent of voters cited corporate profits as a top driver of high drug prices, and 73% blamed executive compensation.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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Former The Flight Attendant & Nashville executive producers Meredith Lavender and Marcie Ulin have signed a first-look deal with MGM Television.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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“Regulatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulatory. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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