noun๐ShareThe act of regulating or the condition of being regulated."The school's new regulation about cell phone use during class aims to improve student focus. "governmentlawbusinesseconomyorganizationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA law or administrative rule, issued by an organization, used to guide or prescribe the conduct of members of that organization."The school's new regulation requires all students to wear uniforms. "lawgovernmentpoliticsorganizationbusinesssocietyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareA 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."The school board's new regulation requires all students to wear school uniforms. "governmentlawpoliticsstateessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐Share(European Union law) A form of legislative act which is self-effecting, and requires no further intervention by the Member States to become law."The EU regulation on student exchange programs is self-executing; no further national laws are needed for it to apply in each member country. "governmentlawpoliticsstateessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐ShareMechanism controlling DNA transcription."The teacher explained the regulation of gene expression in class, highlighting how specific proteins control which genes are turned on and off. "biologybiochemistryprocessfunctionsystemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun๐SharePhysiological process which consists in maintaining homoeostasis."The body's regulation of temperature helps keep us comfortable. "physiologymedicinebiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective๐ShareIn conformity with applicable rules and regulations."The school's new attendance policy is a regulation that ensures students are present for important lessons. "lawgovernmentpoliticsbusinessorganizationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading