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regulators


Meanings
  • noun

    Agencies or organizations that oversee and enforce compliance with laws and regulations.

    - "The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is a regulator of the securities industry."
    - "The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a regulator of food safety and drugs."

Variants
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regulator , regulators , growth regulator , growth regulators
Etymology
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The term 'regulator' comes from the Latin word 'regulare', meaning 'to rule' or 'to govern'.


Trivia
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  1. Did you know that the term 'regulator' was first used in the late 16th century to refer to a device used to maintain a constant flow of liquid?

  2. The first securities regulator in the United States was established in 1933 with the passage of the Securities Act.


Related Concepts
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  1. compliance: The act of adhering to laws, regulations, and rules.

  2. enforcement: The act of applying and implementing laws and regulations.


Culture
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Regulators have been a significant part of various industries and societies, ensuring fairness, safety, and adherence to rules and regulations.

How to Memorize "regulators"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a group of people working together to ensure rules and regulations are followed in various industries.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'regulator' with the idea of 'rule-making' and 'rule-enforcing'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Regulate Rules' to remember the meaning of regulators.


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