regulatory

adjective

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 To directly address these technical, safety, and regulatory hurdles, the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) and the international energy technology firm Eni have established a new commercial engineering services company named RH3OVA. — Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026 Balogun before the international soccer regulatory body surprisingly reversed the ban on Sunday. — Garrett Downs, CNBC, 5 July 2026 Growing skepticism now challenges the economics of frontier AI, with critics including operators, auditors, and regulatory filings. — Josipa Majic Predin, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 The land transfer cleared its last regulatory hurdle June 26 with the approval by the California Transportation Commission, said Neil Thapar, an attorney who works as an advisor and legal consultant to Kai Poma. — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 The agency said after a 2019 crash that killed 11 people in Hawaii that the FAA’s regulatory system isn’t strong enough to ensure the safety of skydiving flights. — ABC News, 3 July 2026 Tie the turnaround to regulatory changes, and suddenly the upside looks political rather than commercial. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 3 July 2026 Zoox can make the cabin calmer and more comfortable, but broader commercial deployment still depends on regulatory approval. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026 Sourcing executives face a dual challenge—leveraging AI to combat rising tariffs and geopolitical shipping disruptions while also navigating a shifting, high-stakes regulatory compliance environment. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 2 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulatory
  1. parliamentary
  2. governmental
  3. official
  4. executive
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  • The arrangement has drawn criticism from human rights groups over a lack of transparency and parliamentary oversight.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
  • And Bardella has delivered, leading the party to its first nationwide victory in the 2024 European elections, then to first place in the opening round of the snap parliamentary elections immediately afterwards.
    — Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
Definition of parliamentary
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  • In reaction, some governmental bodies renamed March 31 as Farmworkers Day or replaced it with a celebratory day for his co-activist Dolores Huerta on April 10.
    — Rachel Royster July 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026
  • The one-time fading mural was saved from destruction after a nine-year battle by local residents, civic leaders, businesses and governmental agencies, who celebrated its restoration in 2023.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of governmental
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  • While Walmart isn’t an official sponsor of the World Cup, either, taking advantage of the social media chatter helps the company glom onto the tournament without paying FIFA for the privilege – especially when attention spans are divided.
    — Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • If your cart is looking a bit neglected, consider this your official excuse to treat yourself.
    — Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Definition of official
Adjective
  • His use of the presidency’s sweeping ability to unilaterally grant pardons and commute sentences is among the ways the Republican’s return to office has featured an expansive use of executive power.
    — Michelle L. Price, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • Bill Thunberg, executive director of the Lake Norman Transportation Commission, said he’s been aware of the project for about a year now, and transportation officials have agreed on at least some reasons to explore the idea.
    — Michael Praats, Charlotte Observer, 4 July 2026
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