regulation
nounfeminineformal/ʁɨɡulɐmẽtɐsɐ̃w/high
re·gu·la·men·ta·ção
Definition
The act or process of regulating; a set of rules or norms governing an activity.
Strict regulation of the financial sector is necessary to prevent crises.
The new regulation on data protection affects all companies.
Etymology
De 'regulamentar' + sufixo '-ção'.