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Definition regulation in British English
regulation
noun
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noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˌreɡjʊˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
▪ breach, break, circumvent, contravene, flout, infringe
Example
Smoke detectors must be installed to comply with fire regulations.
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Before rules and regulations were introduced, the sport was very dangerous.
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Example
The government has promised stricter regulation of the stock market.
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