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regulation

[/ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: regulations / regulações
regulação
1. An official rule or order issued by an authority
The new regulation requires all employees to wear safety helmets.
A nova regulação exige que todos os funcionários usem capacetes de segurança.
2. The action or process of regulating or being regulated
Strict regulation of the banking industry protects consumers.
A regulação rigorosa da indústria bancária protege os consumidores.
3. Control of a system or process, typically through rules
Temperature regulation in the greenhouse is automated.
A regulação da temperatura na estufa é automatizada.
Synonyms
rulelawrequirementdirectivestandard
Antonyms
deregulationfreedomexemption

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
regulação
Most common term used in formal and legal contexts
General Brazilian
regulamento
Alternative form, often used for specific sets of rules
Portugal
regulação
Standard term in Portuguese European usage
Portugal
regulamento
Commonly used for official rules or codes

Related Idioms & Phrases

according to regulations
in compliance with regulations
regulatory framework
against regulations
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