1. A rule, law, or governmental action that explicitly controls or governs a specific activity or entity without intermediaries
The EPA issued direct regulations on factory emissions to reduce air pollution.
A EPA emitiu regulações diretas sobre emissões de fábricas para reduzir a poluição do ar.
2. In EU law, a legislative act that is directly applicable and binding in all member states without requiring national implementation
EU regulations function as direct regulations in all member states.
Os regulamentos da UE funcionam como regulações diretas em todos os estados-membros.
3. Immediate control or supervision of an activity by an authority rather than through indirect means
Direct regulation of the financial sector prevents market manipulation.
A regulação direta do setor financeiro previne manipulação do mercado.