match regulation

[/mætʃ ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃən/]
nounpl: match regulations
regulamento de partida
1. The official rules and standards that govern the conduct and procedures of a sports match or competition
According to match regulation, the referee has the authority to stop the game for safety reasons.
De acordo com o regulamento de partida, o árbitro tem autoridade para parar o jogo por razões de segurança.
2. Specific guidelines established by a sports organization for time limits, player conduct, equipment standards, and scoring in competitive events
The new match regulations require all players to wear protective gear.
Os novos regulamentos de partida exigem que todos os jogadores usem equipamento de proteção.
Match regulation is a formal term used extensively in Brazilian sports discourse, particularly in football (soccer), volleyball, and basketball. In Brazil, understanding and respecting match regulations is considered fundamental to fair play and athletic integrity. The term is frequently referenced by commentators, coaches, and sports journalists during broadcasts and official communications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
competition rulessporting regulationsmatch rulesgame regulationsofficial rules
Antonyms / Antônimos
informal playunstructured play

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
regulamento de partida
Standard term used in all major sports contexts
Rio de Janeiro
regulamento da partida
Variant with definite article commonly used in casual speech
São Paulo
regulamento de jogo
Alternative term often used interchangeably
Portugal
regulamento de jogo
Preferred term in Portuguese Portuguese, emphasizes 'jogo' over 'partida'

Related Words

refereeofficiatingcomplianceenforcementsports governancetournament rules

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow match regulations to the letter
within match regulations
breach of match regulations
match regulations permit
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