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
The carve-out transaction, which is subject to closing conditions including regulatory approvals, is expected to be completed in the second half of this year, Apollo said Monday in a statement on its website.
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Iain Rogers, Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026
Those proteins are linked to an array of regulatory actions, including fat synthesis, liver metabolism, immune function and cell survival.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 27 Apr. 2026
The Commission issues between 700 and 1,000 decisions, notices of consultation, regulatory policies, reports, and orders every year.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
The 2009 endangerment finding, a key regulatory practice that has been in place for nearly 20 years, helps regulate green emissions standards for motor vehicles and engines.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
In a fireside chat with Sarah Jones, senior editor of strategic content at Sourcing Journal, Lewkowitz said the industry’s shift toward transparency is no longer optional, but a fundamental requirement for survival in a volatile climate and a stricter regulatory landscape.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
In a statement to 9 News, a spokesperson for the Montessori Academy said the worker was removed from his duties and that the center immediately reported the matter to the police and regulatory authority.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
However, any merger would face tough regulatory scrutiny.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The filing is not an action that will affect the regulatory review of the transaction and was described by Paramount execs as a routine action.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
Iain Rogers, Bloomberg, 27 Apr. 2026
Those proteins are linked to an array of regulatory actions, including fat synthesis, liver metabolism, immune function and cell survival.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 27 Apr. 2026
The Commission issues between 700 and 1,000 decisions, notices of consultation, regulatory policies, reports, and orders every year.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Apr. 2026
The 2009 endangerment finding, a key regulatory practice that has been in place for nearly 20 years, helps regulate green emissions standards for motor vehicles and engines.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026
In a fireside chat with Sarah Jones, senior editor of strategic content at Sourcing Journal, Lewkowitz said the industry’s shift toward transparency is no longer optional, but a fundamental requirement for survival in a volatile climate and a stricter regulatory landscape.
—Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 27 Apr. 2026
In a statement to 9 News, a spokesperson for the Montessori Academy said the worker was removed from his duties and that the center immediately reported the matter to the police and regulatory authority.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
However, any merger would face tough regulatory scrutiny.
—Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 27 Apr. 2026
The filing is not an action that will affect the regulatory review of the transaction and was described by Paramount execs as a routine action.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regulatory
Adjective
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However, according to unofficial Iranian media outlets, a joint parliamentary statement signed on April 27 and backed by around 261 of 290 lawmakers expressed support for Iran’s negotiating team, including Ghalibaf.—
Hira Humayun,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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Under former President Jacob Zuma’s administration, a 9,600 MW plan tied to Russia’s Rosatom was struck down by the courts for bypassing parliamentary oversight.—
Tiisetso Motsoeneng,
semafor.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Just getting to this point, with passage out of the House, has been contentious, says Andrew Schmidt, director of governmental affairs for Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever.—
Andrew McKean,
Outdoor Life,
30 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile in Waukegan, the permanent $500 million American Place Casino, delayed by a lawsuit, the governmental approval process and financing issues, is expected to break ground this year, according to casino owner Full House Resorts.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The juries overseeing the dramas and documentaries in the official selection have also been unveiled.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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Over the years, his connections proliferated, including a long stint as Orange County’s official attorney.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Entering an Industry Challenged by Inconsistency Before co-founding XPRO Jet Charters, CEO Amrinder Kamboj frequently relied on executive charter services for his own ventures.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Stacy Kemp Ferrari; Jessie Hickman and Nick Potts of HiPo Productions; Gavin Kilduff and Cameron Lawther of NINA Pictures; Michael Bassick and Michael Laundon of M2 Media Post; and David Gendron, Ali Jazayeri and Keith Kehoe of TPC serve as executive producers.—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Regulatory.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regulatory. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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