regulatory
adj. C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈɹɛɡjəɫəˌtɔɹi// UK //ɹˌɛɡjuːlˈeɪtəɹˌi// reg·u·la·to·ry
adj. relating to official rules and the people who make them. You use this to describe things that control how a business or activity must behave.
adj. relating to the management or control of an activity, process, or industry by a set of rules or laws. Often used in legal, financial, or governmental contexts.
The company must follow all regulatory requirements.
The bank faced heavy fines after failing to meet the new regulatory standards for data protection.
Navigating the complex regulatory landscape of international trade requires a deep understanding of both local statutes and global treaties to avoid costly litigation.
Usage
Typically placed before the noun it modifies; frequently collocates with 'body', 'framework', or 'compliance'.