C2adjectiveformalbusinesslaw
US/ˈreɡ.jə.lə.tɔːr.i/
UK/ˈreɡ.jə.lə.tər.i/
having the power to control an activity or industry by making official rules
In context
Regulatory approval for the new drug could take up to two years.
Banks face strict regulatory requirements to protect customers' savings.
The State Bank is the main regulatory body for Vietnam's banking sector.
Words that go with regulatory
adjective + noun
- regulatory frameworkthe system of rules that controls an industryThe country needs a clear regulatory framework for digital payments.
- regulatory bodyan official organization that checks that rules are followedThe regulatory body fined the bank for breaking the rules.
- regulatory approvalofficial permission from the authoritiesThe new drug is waiting for regulatory approval.
- regulatory requirementsrules that a company must follow by lawFood companies must meet strict regulatory requirements.