regulatory

American  

[reg-yuh-luh-tawr-ee] / ˈrɛg yə ləˌtɔr i /

Sometimes regulative

adjective

1. of or relating to the control or direction of an activity by a set of rules, laws, etc..

   The Coast Guard is to be commended for this current regulatory effort, as their proposed restriction addresses many concerns of the seafaring community.

2. of or relating to the adjustment of a device, system, or organic function so as to meet a standard or the requirements of good operation.

   Earth's climate is a highly complex system with its own regulatory mechanisms.

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Other Word Forms

• antiregulatory adjective
• nonregulatory adjective
• unregulatory adjective

Etymology

Origin of regulatory

regulat(e) ( def. ) + -ory ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Gathering public input is fundamental to the legitimacy of regulatory agencies.

From Los Angeles Times

Larger companies are better placed due to stronger balance sheets and pricing power, while smaller companies are supported by government tax and regulatory relief measures, he adds.

From The Wall Street Journal

Near-term catalysts for the stock include improving unit economics, potential Hong Kong Stock Connect inclusion in early June and broader regulatory support, especially in Tier-1 cities, they say.

From The Wall Street Journal

Monzo, which also pursued a U.S. license but withdrew its application in 2021 after facing regulatory headwinds, didn’t manage to gain a foothold in the highly competitive market.

From The Wall Street Journal

The company said it was unlikely to be able to make its required rate of return on investment in new land acquisitions due to rising tax and regulatory burdens on residential developments.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• administrative
• managerial