regulation etymology

Etymology:

• Latin: regulatio, derived from regula "rule"

Meaning:

• The act or process of managing, controlling, or establishing rules or standards for behavior or action.
• A rule or set of rules that govern a particular activity or area.

Origin:

The word "regulation" can be traced back to the Latin word regula, which originally meant "a straight stick or bar." In ancient Rome, regulae were used as rulers or measuring devices, as well as to establish boundaries and guidelines.

Over time, the word regula came to be associated with the concept of "rule" or "standard." In the 14th century, the term "regulation" emerged in English, referring to the establishment or enforcement of rules. By the 17th century, the word had taken on its current broader meaning, encompassing the process of managing and controlling various aspects of society.

Usage:

Today, "regulation" is used in a wide range of contexts, including:

• Government policies that establish rules and standards for businesses, industries, and individuals.
• Internal rules and procedures within organizations and institutions.
• The process of controlling and managing resources and resources allocation.
• The study and analysis of regulations and their impact on society.

regulation relate terms

• regulate

  Etymology The word regulate originates from the Latin word regularis meaning accor

• regulation

  Etymology Latin regulatio derived from regula rule Meaning The act or process

• rule

  Etymology Derived from the Old French word reule which in turn comes from the Latin

• ordinance

  Etymology Word Ordinance Origin Old French ordenance from Late Latin ordinantia

• regimen

  Etymology Latin regimen from regere to govern rule Proto Indo European reg to

• size

  Etymology Old English siȝe Middle English sise Late Latin sīsus meaning amoun

• decree

  Etymology Middle English decreten from Old French decrier decretir from Latin decer

• control

  Etymology Latin controllus meaning check restraint French contrôle English

• bylaw

  Etymology Bylaw is a compound word composed of two separate terms By In legal context

• assize

  Etymology From Old French assise from Late Latin assīsa derived from Latin assidēre

• conception

  Etymology The word conception derives from the Latin conceptio which means taking t

• limitation

  Etymology Middle English limitacioun from Anglo Norman French limitacion from Latin