Regulatory
Example: Regulatory changes affect operational procedures
Definition
"Regulatory" describes anything related to rules or laws that control how things are done, especially by official organizations. For example, "regulatory changes" refer to new rules that influence how companies or individuals must operate in various contexts.
Etymology
The word "regulatory" comes from the Latin 'regula,' meaning 'rule.' It evolved through Late Latin and Old French before entering English in the 17th century. Interestingly, "regulatory" always relates to the act of setting or enforcing rules, highlighting its origins in the concept of guiding or controlling behavior.
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"Regulatory" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 2", containing 112 commonly used words.
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