regulatory
adjective/ˈrɛɡjələtɔri/
Frequency rank: #3,089 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
Relating to rules that control an activity or industry.
Example sentence
The company must comply with all regulatory standards to ensure safety.
Synonyms & related words
- legal
- official
- administrative
- governing
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