as in parliamentary
formal
making or concerned with making official rules about what is acceptable in a particular business, activity, etc.
a regulatory agency They are seeking regulatory approval for the merger.
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Recent Examples of regulatory
While countries including Rwanda, Kenya, South Africa, and Nigeria are advancing digital health and AI strategies, many health systems still face fragmented records, limited computational capabilities, and weak regulatory capacity.
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Francisca Mutapi, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
The transaction is expected to close in 12-18 months, subject to antitrust review, shareholder and regulatory approvals from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and state utility regulators in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
—Reuters, NBC news, 18 May 2026
The product would also need regulatory approval.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
At the outset of the crisis, the family had pinned most of their hopes on the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, the regulatory agency responsible for overseeing oil and gas — including pollution from the industry and plugging old wells.
—Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 18 May 2026
Belo Sun said the Volta Grande mine remains subject to environmental licensing by competent regulatory and judicial authorities in Brazil.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Company draws attention of regulators So many former customers submitted complaints about American Log Homes, and Szabo, that two NC regulatory agencies opened inquiries.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
The industry will get exactly the regulatory environment CLARITY was sold to prevent.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Francisca Mutapi, semafor.com, 18 May 2026
The transaction is expected to close in 12-18 months, subject to antitrust review, shareholder and regulatory approvals from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and state utility regulators in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
—Reuters, NBC news, 18 May 2026
The product would also need regulatory approval.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 18 May 2026
At the outset of the crisis, the family had pinned most of their hopes on the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, the regulatory agency responsible for overseeing oil and gas — including pollution from the industry and plugging old wells.
—Nick Bowlin, ProPublica, 18 May 2026
Belo Sun said the Volta Grande mine remains subject to environmental licensing by competent regulatory and judicial authorities in Brazil.
—ABC News, 18 May 2026
Company draws attention of regulators So many former customers submitted complaints about American Log Homes, and Szabo, that two NC regulatory agencies opened inquiries.
—Amber Gaudet, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
The industry will get exactly the regulatory environment CLARITY was sold to prevent.
—Zennon Kapron, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulatory
Adjective
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The Freedom Movement and Jansa's SDS were practically tied after the April 22 parliamentary election.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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Israel has maintained a blockade over Gaza since Hamas took control of the territory in 2007, a year after winning Palestinian parliamentary elections.—
Suzan Fraser,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Third, communicate better with state agencies and local governmental authorities (cities, school districts, counties) and with their in-house and, where applicable, outside legal counsel.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 May 2026
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Magyar has vowed to conduct a major overhaul of much of the governmental structure, and there are now separate ministries for health, environmental protection and education that did not exist under Orbán.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Availability and pricing for the Osmo Pocket 4P will be announced through DJI’s official channels and authorized retail partners at a later date.—
Deadline,
Deadline,
20 May 2026
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Although Alexis’ remains have not been recovered, the Dodge County Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed there has been no official documentation of her death within the state, according to the outlet.—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
20 May 2026
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Tasked with evaluating a basketball operation that cratered to a dismal 26-56 finish this season, Ujiri wasted little time making his first major executive statement.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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Longtime Grey's star Ellen Pompeo is also attached as an executive producer.—
Deirdre Durkan,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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“Regulatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulatory. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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