reg|u|la|tion

reg|u|la|tion
reg|u|la|tion «REHG yuh LAY shuhn», noun, adjective.
–n.
1. control by rule, principle, or system: »

The Bureau of Traffic controls the regulation of traffic on city streets.

2. a rule; law: »

traffic regulations. Government regulations controlled the prices of rooms (Newsweek).

–adj.
1. required by a rule; standard: »

a regulation tennis court. Soldiers wear a regulation uniform.


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