regulations
word · lemma: regulation
Definition
Official rules made by a government, organization, or authority to control how something is done. They are meant to keep things safe, fair, or organized.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used in formal, legal, workplace, school, or business contexts. Common collocations include 'safety regulations', 'government regulations', 'follow regulations', and 'strict regulations'. 'Rules' is broader and more everyday; 'regulations' sounds more official.
Example Sentences
These regulations are important for worker safety.
basic
Our school has new regulations this year.
basic
You must follow the regulations in this building.
basic
The company had to change its policy to meet new regulations.
natural
Honestly, the regulations are so strict that opening a small business takes forever.
natural
I get why the regulations exist, but some of them just feel outdated.
natural