규정하다
To state officially what a particular situation is or what should be done; to define or stipulate rules.
Examples
3 of 5학칙은 부정행위를 엄격하게 규정한다.
School rules strictly define cheating.
우리는 이 현상을 사회적 갈등으로 규정했다.
We defined this phenomenon as a social conflict.
계약서에는 보상 범위가 명확히 규정되어 있다.
The scope of compensation is clearly stipulated in the contract.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Gyu' (rule) and 'Jeong' (fix) -> Fixing the rules.
Quick Quiz
헌법은 인간의 기본권을 명확히 ____ 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 규정하고
Examples
학칙은 부정행위를 엄격하게 규정한다.
formalSchool rules strictly define cheating.
우리는 이 현상을 사회적 갈등으로 규정했다.
academicWe defined this phenomenon as a social conflict.
계약서에는 보상 범위가 명확히 규정되어 있다.
businessThe scope of compensation is clearly stipulated in the contract.
엄마는 내 방 청소 시간을 10분으로 규정하셨어.
informalMom stipulated that my room cleaning time is 10 minutes.
모든 시민은 법이 규정하는 의무를 지켜야 한다.
everydayEvery citizen must observe the duties stipulated by law.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
규정된 절차
prescribed procedure
법률이 규정하는
as stipulated by law
규정 위반
violation of regulations
Often Confused With
규제하다 means 'to control/restrict', while 규정하다 means 'to define/stipulate'.
Usage Notes
Very common in academic essays discussing legal frameworks or sociological definitions.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with '결정하다' (to decide). 규정하다 has a more formal and defining nuance.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Gyu' (rule) and 'Jeong' (fix) -> Fixing the rules.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean '規定' (rule + decide).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
헌법은 인간의 기본권을 명확히 ____ 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 규정하고
Related Vocabulary
More law words
저촉되다
B2To conflict with or violate a law, rule, or regulation. It is a formal legal term used when an action goes against established norms.
유예
B2The postponement or suspension of an event, decision, or the execution of a legal sentence.
귀속되다
B2To be legally or naturally attributed to or belong to a certain entity, person, or group.
부과하다
B1To officially force a rule, tax, punishment, or duty to be obeyed or received.
정당화
B1The act of showing or proving something to be right, reasonable, or justified, especially an action that might otherwise be criticized.
소유
B1The act or state of having, owning, or possessing something, especially property or assets.
위반하다
B1To act against a law, rule, or agreement; to break a regulation.
위배되다
B1To go against or violate a law, principle, rule, or expectation. It is a formal way of saying something is 'in violation of' something else.
처벌
B1The act of punishing someone for a crime or bad behavior. It is often debated in terms of its effectiveness as a deterrent.
준수
B1The act of following or complying with laws, rules, regulations, or promises. It implies obedience to a standard.
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