Synonyms of regulatory

regulatory

adjective

as in parliamentary

formal making or concerned with making official rules about what is acceptable in a particular business, activity, etc.

a regulatory agency

They are seeking regulatory approval for the merger.

Related Words

• parliamentary
• governmental
• official
• executive
• ministerial
• bureaucratic
• administrative
• supervisory
• managerial
• directorial
• authoritarian
• despotic
• dictatorial

Dissimilar Words

• nonsupervisory
• nonmanagerial

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of regulatory

For decades, the European Union has led the world in implementing policies designed to cut emissions, creating the world’s most important price on carbon and crafting the rules of the road for a wide range of regulatory efforts. — Justin Worland, Time, 3 Oct. 2026

With this system, Weavabel addresses the European Union‘s fast-changing regulatory environment and provides a solution to the fragmented collection systems and limited infrastructure that can make recycling challenging. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Warner’s outgoing chief executive Zaslav will leave with a golden parachute valued at about $887 million, which includes cash, stock and options valued at more than $550 million, according to regulatory filings. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Whether the partnership ultimately moves from a non-binding LOI to commercial deployment will depend on technical, regulatory and economic considerations that have yet to be resolved. — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026

The merger, which was originally expected to close much sooner, was delayed for more than two years amid regulatory scrutiny and legal disputes. — Bydebbie Carlson, Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Oct. 2026

Under the extended partnership agreement, all regulatory processes will be overseen by FIA Working Groups, the FIA Endurance Commission and will require the final approval of the FIA World Motor Sport Council. — Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Companies often cite California’s high cost of living, taxes, and hostile regulatory environment in explaining their decisions to leave for Texas or some other state. — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 2 Oct. 2026

Now, with global rules under heavy attack, there are fewer bulwarks against domestic interests seeking privileged access to public contracts, regulatory favors, or political protection. — Matias Spektor, Foreign Affairs, 2 Oct. 2026