regulation
In conformity with applicable rules and regulationsIn conformity with applicable rules and regulations.
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» We have to follow the regulations.
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1 senses(not comparable)In conformity with applicable rules and regulations.
- prescribed by or according to regulation
Examples
138 sentencesWe have to follow the regulations.
Your regulations don't apply to me.
You don't like these regulations, do you?
All students are supposed to know the school regulations.
Every student is supposed to know the school regulations.
Origin
From regulate + -ion.From regulate + -ion.
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Word family
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