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regulations

[/ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/]
nounfemininepl: N/A (already plural)
regulações
1. Official rules or orders issued by an authority
The new safety regulations require all employees to wear helmets.
As novas regulações de segurança exigem que todos os funcionários usem capacetes.
2. The process of controlling or maintaining order through rules
Government regulation of the banking industry is essential.
A regulação governamental da indústria bancária é essencial.
3. A set of rules or standards to be obeyed
School regulations prohibit students from using mobile phones in class.
As regulações escolares proíbem alunos de usarem telefones celulares em aula.
Synonyms
ruleslawsordinancesstatutesguidelinesdirectivesnorms
Antonyms
freedomslibertiesexceptions

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
regulações
Most common term across Brazil
São Paulo
normas
Alternative commonly used in business context
Portugal
regulamentos
Preferred term in Portugal, more formal

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the regulations
bend the regulations
break the regulations
in accordance with regulations
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