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reg·u·la·tion

regulation

 
 
pronunciation:
reg y leI shn
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part of speech: noun
definition: A regulation is a rule or law that controls or guides what people do. Buildings must be built according to regulations, for example. Regulations control how schools must be run. Companies must treat employees according to certain regulations.
The swimming pool regulations say that there must be a lifeguard watching at all times.
synonyms:
law, principle, rule
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