regulatory
/ˈɹɛɡ.jʊ.lə.t(ɔː.)ɹi/
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Meaning · English
Of or pertaining to regulation.
Adjective
Examples
Since the accident, Cranfield Airport Air Navigation Service has issued supplementary instruction CIMS-CF-ATC-001-SI 02/21 regarding the impounding of recordings. This exceeds the current CAA regulatory requirement and will result in all video recorded by this digital tower being retained after an a
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “regulatory” mean?
Of or pertaining to regulation.
Is “regulatory” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.