C1 noun Formel

regulatory

/ˌreɡ.jə.ləˈtɔːr.i/

Relating to the control or supervision of an activity, industry, or organization by means of official rules and regulations. It describes the systems, bodies, and legal frameworks established by authorities to ensure compliance and order.

Exemples

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1

The bank sent a letter explaining the new regulatory changes affecting personal savings accounts.

The bank provided information about the new rule-based changes for savings accounts.

2

The committee is currently reviewing the regulatory framework governing carbon emissions in the manufacturing sector.

The group is examining the system of rules that control carbon output in factories.

3

I'm stuck doing a mountain of regulatory paperwork for our new small business.

I have to finish a lot of legal forms required by the government for our startup.

Famille de mots

Nom
regulation
Verb
regulate
Adverbe
regulatorily
Adjectif
regulatory
Apparenté
regulator
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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'regulator' on a machine that controls the flow. 'Regulatory' describes the rules that 'flow' from the government to control a system.

Quiz rapide

Before the pharmaceutical company can sell the drug, it must pass several ______ hurdles set by the health department.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : regulatory

Exemples

1

The bank sent a letter explaining the new regulatory changes affecting personal savings accounts.

everyday

The bank provided information about the new rule-based changes for savings accounts.

2

The committee is currently reviewing the regulatory framework governing carbon emissions in the manufacturing sector.

formal

The group is examining the system of rules that control carbon output in factories.

3

I'm stuck doing a mountain of regulatory paperwork for our new small business.

informal

I have to finish a lot of legal forms required by the government for our startup.

4

Regulatory mechanisms are essential for maintaining market stability and preventing monopolistic behavior.

academic

Systems of control are necessary to keep the market stable and stop monopolies.

5

Our primary goal this quarter is to ensure full regulatory compliance across all international branches.

business

Our main objective is to make sure all global offices follow the local laws and rules.

Famille de mots

Nom
regulation
Verb
regulate
Adverbe
regulatorily
Adjectif
regulatory
Apparenté
regulator

Collocations courantes

regulatory body an official organization that ensures companies follow rules
regulatory framework the system of rules and laws that control an industry
regulatory compliance the act of adhering to laws and guidelines set by authorities
regulatory hurdle a legal or administrative obstacle that must be overcome
regulatory authority the power or government entity responsible for oversight

Phrases Courantes

regulatory capture

a failure of government where an agency acts in the interest of the industry it regulates

regulatory environment

the collective set of laws and regulations in a specific area

regulatory relief

the reduction or removal of burdensome rules

Souvent confondu avec

regulatory vs regular

'Regular' means standard or consistent, while 'regulatory' specifically refers to legal rules and oversight.

regulatory vs regulative

'Regulative' describes something that has a tendency to regulate (like a principle), while 'regulatory' refers to official systems of laws.

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Notes d'usage

The word is almost always used in formal, legal, or professional contexts. It frequently modifies nouns like 'body', 'agency', 'framework', or 'requirement'.

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Erreurs courantes

Learners sometimes use 'regulation' as an adjective (e.g., 'regulation bodies' instead of 'regulatory bodies').

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Astuce mémo

Think of a 'regulator' on a machine that controls the flow. 'Regulatory' describes the rules that 'flow' from the government to control a system.

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Origine du mot

Derived from the Late Latin 'regulat-', from the verb 'regulare', meaning 'to control by rule'.

Modèles grammaticaux

Attributive adjective (placed before a noun) Can be modified by adverbs like 'strictly', 'tightly', or 'increasingly'
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Contexte culturel

In many developed economies, regulatory agencies like the FDA (USA) or EMA (EU) are seen as essential for public safety and corporate ethics.

Quiz rapide

Before the pharmaceutical company can sell the drug, it must pass several ______ hurdles set by the health department.

Correct !

La bonne réponse est : regulatory

Mots lis

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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