regulation
nounfeminine/ʁɨ.gu.lɐ.ˈsɐ̃w̃/high
re·gu·la·ção
Definition
The act or process of regulating; a rule or order issued by an authority to control conduct.
Strict regulation of the pharmaceutical industry is necessary for public safety.
The new regulation limits the amount of emissions factories can produce.
Common collocations
market regulationfinancial regulationregulation body
Etymology
Do latim 'regulatio', de 'regula' (regra).