regulatory — relating to or involving the control or supervision of activities by rules or laws
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: relating to or involving the control or supervision of activities by rules or laws
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈreɡjələtɔːri/
Example Sentences
- The new regulatory guidelines made the coffee shop owner memorize a 200-page manual just to serve a simple latte.
- Pharmaceutical companies spend years navigating regulatory processes before launching new drugs.
- The regulatory inspector was so thorough, he even checked if the office plants had proper permits.
regulatory
ADJECTIVE[/ˈreɡjələtɔːri/]
relating to or involving the control or supervision of activities by rules or laws
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin regula, originally meaning a ruler or straightedge used by Roman architects, which metaphorically extended to mean 'rule' or 'standard.' The term evolved to describe something that establishes, maintains, or enforces rules and standards.
Breakdown
regula (rule, standard) + -ate (verb-forming suffix) + -ory (adjective suffix meaning 'of, relating to, or characterized by'), creating a word that means 'of or relating to regulation.'
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The new regulatory guidelines made the coffee shop owner memorize a 200-page manual just to serve a simple latte.”
“Pharmaceutical companies spend years navigating regulatory processes before launching new drugs.”
“The regulatory inspector was so thorough, he even checked if the office plants had proper permits.”
“Banks must follow strict regulatory standards to protect customer deposits.”
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