Word
regulatory
Phoneticsreg·u·la·to·ry, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹɛɡjəɫəˌtɔɹi/
UK/ɹˌɛɡjuːlˈeɪtəɹˌi/
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“The company must follow all regulatory requirements.”
contextual
“The bank faced heavy fines after failing to meet the new regulatory standards for data protection.”
complex
“Navigating the complex regulatory landscape of international trade requires a deep understanding of both local statutes and global treaties to avoid costly litigation.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “regulatory” in context.
Verb
01. ease regulatory requirements
“The administration plans to ease regulatory requirements to encourage small businesses to expand.”
verb + adj + noun
02. meet regulatory standards
“All imported vehicles must meet strict regulatory standards regarding carbon emissions.”
verb + adj + noun
03. tighten regulatory control
“Following the financial crisis, the central bank moved to tighten regulatory control over commercial lending.”
verb + adj + noun
Adjective
04. stringent regulatory
“Pharmaceutical companies must navigate stringent regulatory environments before a drug can be approved.”
adj + noun
Noun
05. regulatory body
“The independent regulatory body has the power to fine any bank that violates the lending protocols.”
adj + noun
06. regulatory compliance
“The company hired a specialized team to ensure full regulatory compliance with the new environmental laws.”
adj + noun
07. regulatory framework
“The government is developing a new regulatory framework to oversee the burgeoning artificial intelligence sector.”
adj + noun
08. regulatory hurdle
“The startup faced a significant regulatory hurdle when trying to launch its medical device in the European market.”
adj + noun
Usage
Typically placed before the noun it modifies; frequently collocates with 'body', 'framework', or 'compliance'.
Real-World Examples
“Bet365 takes its legal and regulatory responsibilities very seriously and was shocked and embarrassed to learn that its branding had been used in this way.” “The Charity Commission will aim to establish the amount of charitable funds going to illegal settlements, whether the spending was in furtherance of their purposes and any regulatory action that may be necessary.” “Based on that data, the UK's Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency has given the go-ahead for human trials.” Word family
VERB
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- C1 · AdvancedOxford
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