noun Download 🔗Share The act of regulating or the condition of being regulated. Examples : "The school's new regulation about cell phone use during class aims to improve student focus. " government law business economy organization essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A law or administrative rule, issued by an organization, used to guide or prescribe the conduct of members of that organization. Examples : "The school's new regulation requires all students to wear uniforms. " law government politics organization business society essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A type of law made by the executive branch of government, usually by virtue of a statute made by the legislative branch giving the executive the authority to do so. Examples : "The school board's new regulation requires all students to wear school uniforms. " government law politics state essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share (European Union law) A form of legislative act which is self-effecting, and requires no further intervention by the Member States to become law. Examples : "The EU regulation on student exchange programs is self-executing; no further national laws are needed for it to apply in each member country. " government law politics state essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Mechanism controlling DNA transcription. Examples : "The teacher explained the regulation of gene expression in class, highlighting how specific proteins control which genes are turned on and off. " biology biochemistry process function system essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Physiological process which consists in maintaining homoeostasis. Examples : "The body's regulation of temperature helps keep us comfortable. " physiology medicine biology essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share In conformity with applicable rules and regulations. Examples : "The school's new attendance policy is a regulation that ensures students are present for important lessons. " law government politics business organization essential Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading