regulation

noun adjective

Stress: third syllable

Syllables: reg-u-la-tion (4)
English Definition

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority

Example Sentence

The new regulation will take effect next week.

US IPA /ˌreɡjuˈleɪʃn/
UK IPA /ˌreɡjuˈleɪʃn/

Synonyms

rule law directive statute decree

Antonyms

deregulation lawlessness