regulatory
gb/ɹˈɛɡjələtˌɔɹi/ us/ɹˈɛɡjələtˌɔɹi/
B2
English
~ 3500
Senses
0 senses
adjective
formal
B2
property
1
Relating to rules or laws
About controlling something by making and following rules or laws.
Usage pattern:
regulatory [body/agency/measures/requirements]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'regulatory' with 'regular'; 'regulatory' refers to control by rules or laws, not something happening often.
Synonyms
administrative (Emphasizes management and organization rather than specifically legal enforcement.)
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supervisory (Focuses more on overseeing activities rather than setting the rules.)
Antonyms
unregulated (Describes something not controlled or governed by rules or laws.)
Collocations
regulatory agency
|regulatory body
|regulatory framework
|regulatory requirements
|regulatory approval
Themes
law
|government
|business
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- The new regulatory framework aims to protect consumers from unfair practices.
- Several companies are facing stricter regulatory requirements this year.
- The regulatory body fined the firm for non-compliance.
- She works for a regulatory agency that oversees banking.
- The product cannot be sold without regulatory approval.
Learner examples
- The government made new regulatory rules for banks.
- A regulatory body checks if companies follow the law.
- We need regulatory approval before selling this drug.
- He works in a regulatory office.
- The city has strong regulatory laws for building safety.
Grammar
Dictionary form
regulatory
IPA
GB/ɹˈɛɡjələtˌɔɹi/
US/ɹˈɛɡjələtˌɔɹi/
Syllables & stress
reg - u - lat - ory (4 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (reg)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: regulatory
Word family
Core family
regulate
verb B2
regulation
noun B1
Related words
regulator
noun B2
Negative and opposite forms
Advanced or less common
regulative
adjective
Expressions
regulatory body
1/ɹˈɛɡjələtˌɔɹi bˈɑdi/
fixed phrase
formal
Official rule-enforcing organization
An official group that makes sure people follow certain rules or laws.
Examples
- The regulatory body imposed fines on the company for breaking safety laws.
- All financial institutions are monitored by a national regulatory body.
regulatory compliance
1/ɹˈɛɡjələtˌɔɹi kəmplˈaɪəns/
fixed phrase
formal
Following official rules and laws
When a person or company does what the rules and laws say they must do.
Examples
- Regulatory compliance is essential in the pharmaceutical industry.
- The audit showed full regulatory compliance in all departments.
regulatory framework
1/ɹˈɛɡjələtˌɔɹi fɹˈeɪmwˌɚk/
fixed phrase
formal
System of rules and laws
A planned set of rules and laws used to control an activity or industry.
Examples
- The country is updating its regulatory framework for data protection.
- A clear regulatory framework helps businesses know what they must do.