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regulation in German

regulation in German is Verordnung, Regeln, Regelung — regulation means an official rule issued by an authority to control how something is done.

regulation in German

Verordnung
noun
(uncountable) The act of regulating or the condition of being regulated.
Regeln
noun
(uncountable) The act of regulating or the condition of being regulated.
Regelung
noun
(countable) A law or administrative rule, issued by an organization, used to guide or prescribe the conduct of members of that organization.
Bestimmung
noun
(countable) A law or administrative rule, issued by an organization, used to guide or prescribe the conduct of members of that organization.
Regulativ
noun
(countable) A law or administrative rule, issued by an organization, used to guide or prescribe the conduct of members of that organization.
Verordnung
noun
(European Union law) A form of legislative act which is self-effecting, and requires no further intervention by the Member States to become law.

What does "regulation" mean?

  1. noun An official rule issued by an authority to control how something is done.
    "New safety regulations require all workers to wear helmets on site."
  2. noun The act or process of controlling something through rules.
    "The regulation of the banking sector was tightened after the crisis."
  3. adj Matching the official standard size, shape, or specification.
    "The court must be a regulation size for the match to count."
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regulation in a sentence

  • New safety regulations require all workers to wear helmets on site.
  • A local regulation says that dogs must be kept on leads in the park.
  • The regulation of the banking sector was tightened after the crisis.
  • Many people argue that the regulation of online advertising needs to be stricter.

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What is "regulation" in German?
"regulation" in German is Verordnung, Regeln, Regelung. regulation means: An official rule issued by an authority to control how something is done.
How do you use "regulation" in a sentence?
Example: "New safety regulations require all workers to wear helmets on site." In German, "regulation" is Verordnung, Regeln, Regelung.
Are there other ways to say "regulation" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "regulation": Verordnung, Regeln, Regelung, Bestimmung, Regulativ.
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