Regulation
A rule or order issued by a government agency that has the force of law, created through the administrative rulemaking process.
Encyclopedia entry: Regulation
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regulation
A regulation is a rule made and maintained by an authority , typically a governmental agency , to control or govern conduct within its jurisdiction .
Governmental administrative agencies have specific authority to regulate conduct within their areas of responsibility. These agencies are delegated legislative power to create and enforce rules, known as “regulations.”
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