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regulative

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adjective regulative has 1 sense
  1. regulative, regulatory - restricting according to rules or principles; "a regulatory gene"
    Antonym: unrestrictive (indirect, via restrictive)

Definitions from the Web

Regulative

Description:

Regulative can be used as an adjective or a noun.

  • Adjective:
  • - Pertaining to regulation or control.
  • - Acting as a regulating or controlling force.
  • Noun:
  • - A rule or principle used to regulate or control something.
  • - The process of establishing and enforcing regulations.

Sample Sentences:

Adjective:

1. The regulative measures implemented by the government ensured fair trade among the competing companies.

2. The board of directors developed a regulative framework to oversee the company's financial practices.

Noun:

1. The regulative aims of the law were to maintain public safety and order.

2. The regulative of the school strictly prohibited the use of cell phones during class hours.

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