# regulatory

Pronunciation: US say "REG-yuh-luh-tor-ee" /ˈɹɛɡjələˌtɔɹi/; UK say "REG-yuu-luh-tree" /ˈɹɛɡjʊlətɹi/

## Adjective

1. Relating to regulation, or to the rules and authorities that control an activity.
   - Simple: Connected with the official rules that control how something is done.
   - _The merger cannot proceed without regulatory approval from federal agencies._
   - _Airlines operate within a strict regulatory framework covering safety, maintenance, and crew training._

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