Synonyms for

Regulatory

Verb / ˈregjʌlʌˌtɔ:ri: / Another word for regulatory — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

related to or used for controlling or managing something

Synonyms & similar words

regulative supervisory governing directive controlling managing overseeing administrative authoritative regulative ruling commanding juridical legal official organizational policing restraining statutory subordinating superintending

Synonyms by register

Formal

governing controlling supervisory authoritative

Antonyms

unregulated uncontrolled unrestricted free liberated laissez-faire anarchic

Common collocations

  • regulatory body
  • regulatory framework
  • regulatory agency
  • regulatory compliance
  • regulatory environment
  • regulatory reform
  • regulatory approval
  • regulatory capture

Word family

noun regulation
verb regulate
adverb regulatorily

Usage note

Often used in legal, governmental, and business contexts. It implies a system of rules or controls designed to manage or direct.

Example sentences

  1. The regulatory agency was established to keep our food and drugs safe.
  2. The government created a new regulatory body to oversee the financial industry.
  3. The company's regulatory compliance team ensures they follow all the rules and regulations.
  4. The FDA is a regulatory agency that approves medicines and medical devices.
  5. The regulatory framework for nuclear power plants is very strict.

Quotes

  • The regulatory function of the government is still our main protection against corporate abuse.
  • Regulatory policy is not about protecting big firms from small firms.
  • Regulatory capture is a serious problem that leads to a lack of oversight and accountability.

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