Regulation Definition
regulation
- adjective
- prescribed by or according to regulation; "regulation army equipment"
- noun
- an authoritative rule
- a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior; "it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast"; "short haircuts were the regulation"
- the state of being controlled or governed
- (embryology) the ability of an early embryo to continue normal development after its structure has been somehow damaged or altered
- the act of bringing to uniformity; making regular
- the act of controlling or directing according to rule; "fiscal regulations are in the hands of politicians"
"Regulation" in song lyrics
See how regulation is used in real songs:
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"The legislation wants regulation"
Aceyalone & RJD2 — High Lights -
"But we still regulation"
Woodie — This is Northern Cali -
"Scream heartless when I violate me rule and regulation"
Z-Ro — Ghetto Crisis
Words that rhyme with regulation
Usage tips for "regulation"
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