Synonyms of regulatory

regulatory

adjective

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.

Related Words

• parliamentary
• governmental
• official
• executive
• ministerial
• bureaucratic
• administrative
• supervisory
• managerial
• directorial
• authoritarian
• despotic
• dictatorial

Dissimilar Words

• nonsupervisory
• nonmanagerial

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of regulatory

Russia's small and medium businesses already have been hit hard by tax increases, regulatory hurdles and, most recently, a fuel crisis from attacks on oil refineries. — ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Medical equipment also has to meet strict regulatory and safety requirements. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

The Securities and Exchange Commission is conducting a parallel investigation into both companies, according to their regulatory filings. — Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026

As premium seats have become increasingly complex, getting regulatory clearance to fly them is harder than ever, creating a production bottleneck that is about to become visible in the sky. — Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

While regulatory clarity is seen as a long-term positive for institutional adoption, its immediate price impact is uncertain, and the bill's passage odds have plummeted to 20%. — Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

As the tug-of-war on regulatory jurisdiction continues, Smarkets is trying to cooperate with states. — Ananya Chetia, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026

Jacob Villagomez, director of governmental affairs for California Citrus Mutual, a trade association representing the roughly 2,000 citrus growers in the state, wants DPR to better explain why the regulatory changes are needed. — Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Officials hope to bring back reforms aimed at reducing regulatory hurdles, accelerating redevelopments and expanding financial tools for affordable housing projects at the legislative session this November. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026