C1 noun フォーマル

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.

例文

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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.

語族

名詞
regulation
Verb
regulate
副詞
regulatorily
形容詞
regulatory
関連
regulator
💡

覚え方のコツ

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: regulatory

例文

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.

語族

名詞
regulation
Verb
regulate
副詞
regulatorily
形容詞
regulatory
関連
regulator

よく使う組み合わせ

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

よく使うフレーズ

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

よく混同される語

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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使い方のコツ

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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よくある間違い

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

💡

覚え方のコツ

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

📖

語源

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

文法パターン

Attributive adjective (placed before a noun) Can be modified by adverbs like 'strictly', 'tightly', or 'increasingly'
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文化的な背景

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

クイックテスト

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

正解!

正解は: regulatory

関連単語

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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