1reg·u·la·tion 
/ˌrɛgjəˈleɪʃən/ noun
plural reg·u·la·tions /ˌrɛgjəˈleɪʃən/ noun 1 [count] : an official rule or law that says how something should be done
▪ safety regulations [=codes] ▪ Builders must comply with the regulations. ▪ federal/state/government regulations ▪ regulations on the disposal of waste ▪ Each agency has its own set of rules and regulations. synonyms law 2 [noncount] : the act of regulating something — + of ▪ the regulation of gun sales by the government ▪ the body's regulation of blood pressure
▪ safety regulations [=codes] ▪ Builders must comply with the regulations. ▪ federal/state/government regulations ▪ regulations on the disposal of waste ▪ Each agency has its own set of rules and regulations. synonyms law
