Kind
Kind noun - A number of persons or things that are grouped together because they have something in common.
Regulation and kind are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Regulation" instead a noun "Kind".
Regulation
Regulation noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.
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Synonyms for Regulation
Kind and regulation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Kind" instead a noun "Regulation".
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- The first kind will quote the regulation that prohibits you from doing what you want.
Source: Bothering by the Book -
Justified in that Ankh-Morpork laughs in the face of any kind of health or safety regulation.
Source: No OSHA Compliance - Jackson's touchdown is the first of its kind in the history of the NFL (game-winning punt return TD with :00 left in regulation).
Source: Miracle Rally
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