regulation
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Synonyms: regelation, revelation, relation, refutation, ejulation, emulation, regulator, peculation, reputation, crenulation, nebulation
Antonyms: regelation, revelation, relation, refutation, ejulation, emulation, regulator, peculation, reputation, crenulation, nebulation
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Noun
- {{lb|en|uncountable}} The act of [[regulate|regulating]] or the condition of being [[regulated]].
- {{lb|en|countable}} A [[law]] or administrative [[rule]], issued by an organization, used to [[guide]] or [[prescribe]] the conduct of members of that organization.
- {{lb|en|law|often|in the plural}} A type of law made by the [[executive branch]] of a government, usually as authorized by a [[statute]] made by the [[legislative branch]] giving the executive the authority to do so.
- {{lb|en|European Union law}} A form of [[legislative]] [[act]] which is self-effecting, and requires no further intervention by the Member States to become law.
- {{lb|en|genetics}} Mechanism controlling DNA transcription.
- {{lb|en|medicine}} Physiological process which consists in maintaining homoeostasis.
Adjective
- In conformity with applicable [[rule]]s and regulations.
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