regulation

n

1. rule, order, command, commandment, directive, direction, instruction; imperative, ultimatum, dictum, dictate, behest, Archaic. hest; act, law, Latin, lex. statute, ordinance, ruling, (pi.) parie-tals; formula, formulary, standing order, bylaw; norm, canon, code, convention, standard; edict, decree, fiat, ukase; proclamation, pronouncement, declaration, bull.

2. direction, management, control, administration, governance, government; supervision, superintendence, oversight, eye, auspices, aegis, jurisdiction; arrangement, disposition, conduct, organization; guidance, lead, authority; rule, discipline, regime, reign, regnancy.

3. adjustment, establishment, setting, fixing; coordination, adaptation, synchronization, harmonization; timing, squaring, balancing, balance.

adj

4. standard, regular, stock, mean; accepted, universal.

5. usual, customary, normal, typical, ordinary; accustomed, wonted, habitual, consuetudinal; every day, widespread, popular.