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regulations

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/ˌrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃənz/ · reg-u-la-tions

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

Meanings

nounformal

A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.

ایک قاعدہ یا ہدایت جو کسی اختیار کے ذریعے بنائی جاتی ہے اور برقرار رکھی جاتی ہے۔

قوانین

qawaaneen

Synonyms

ruleslawsguidelinesضوابطنظمقواعد

Antonyms

chaosanarchydisorderانارکیبگاڑابہام

Common Collocations

  • government regulations
  • safety regulations
  • environmental regulations

Example Sentences

Businesses must comply with local regulations to operate legally.

کاروباروں کو قانونی طور پر کام کرنے کے لئے مقامی قوانین کی پیروی کرنی چاہیے۔

Karobaron ko qanooni tor par kaam karne ke liye maqami qawaaneen ki pehwi karni chahiye.

The new regulations aim to protect consumer rights.

نئے قوانین کا مقصد صارفین کے حقوق کا تحفظ کرنا ہے۔

Naye qawaaneen ka maqsad sarfiyon ke haqooq ka tahafuz karna hai.

It is essential to keep abreast of changing regulations in the industry.

صنعت میں تبدیل ہوتی ہوئی قوانین سے باخبر رہنا ضروری ہے۔

Sanaat mein tabdeel hoti hui qawaaneen se bakhabar rehna zaroori hai.

Easily Confused With

guidelines:Guidelines are more recommendations and not strictly enforced, whereas regulations are mandatory rules.

Word Family

regulate
verbنظم کرنا
regulatory
adjectiveقواعدی
regulation
nounضابطہ

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember regulations as the 'rules of the game' for business and conduct.

Picture a playing field with marked lines and rules that players must follow.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "regulatio" — a rule or control

First known use: 15th century

The term 'regulations' originated from the Latin word 'regulatio', which emphasizes the aspect of rules and controls established to guide conduct.