Added 3 October 2026
regulation
/ˌɹɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/ noun
In Latin: praescriptum Wiktionary
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about regulation at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- The act of regulating or the condition of being regulated.
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A law or administrative rule, issued by an organization, used to guide or prescribe the conduct of members of that organization.
Army regulations state a soldier AWOL over 30 days is a deserter.
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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.
Regulation 18B of the Defence (General) Regulations 1939 (S.R. & O. 1939/927) authorized the British government to intern suspected spies and collaborators during World War II.
adjective
- In conformity with applicable rules and regulations.