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 Synonyms for regulatory
Adjective
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There are questions about what Tusk can realistically achieve before the next parliamentary election, scheduled for late 2027, and whether the coalition will survive that long amid a surge in popularity for the far right.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 June 2025 -
The parliamentary system in New Zealand also favors the election of women in Parliament.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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The first fight under that official banner is expected in 2026.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
10 June 2025
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The collection retails for $45 to $250 and will be available starting June 10 on the Puma website, its stores in New York and Las Vegas, official club stores and other select retailers.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
Adjective
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David Schulenburg co-produced the project, with Rick Mischel and Fonda Snyder as executive producers.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
9 June 2025
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David Schulenburg co-produced, with Rick Mischel and Fonda Snyder as executive producers.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
9 June 2025
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“Regulatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulatory. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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