having the purpose of controlling an activity, system, or industry, especially by rules:
• The industry has set up a number of regulatory bodies.
• the regulatory authority for the marketing of life assurance and unit trusts
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regulatory UK US /ˈregjələtəri/ US /ˈregjələtɔri/ adjective GOVERNMENT, LAW
► relating to the activity of checking whether a business is working according to official rules or laws: »
regulatory control/powers
»It is time to develop a new regulatory framework to ensure the safety of investors.
»The deal is subject to regulatory approval.
Financial and business terms. 2012.