The regulation



Example: The regulation ensures compliance with legal standards

Definition


"The regulation" refers to an official rule or directive made and maintained by an authority to control or govern conduct within a specific area, ensuring order and compliance with established standards or laws.

Etymology


The word "regulation" derives from the Latin verb 'regulare,' meaning 'to control' or 'to govern according to a rule.' It entered English in the late Middle Ages, reflecting the need for formal rules to maintain order in societies and organizations.

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"The regulation" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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