Rule and Regulation

Rule

Rule noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.
Usage example: read the rules that are posted before you use the pool

Regulation is a synonym for rule in standard topic. In some cases you can use "Regulation" instead a noun "Rule", when it comes to topics like law, order, standards. popular alternative

Nearby Words: ruling, ruler, ruled

Regulation

Regulation noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.
Usage example: it's against community regulations to leave your trash on the curb for more than two days
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Synonyms for Regulation

Rule is a synonym for regulation in control topic. You can use "Rule" instead a noun "Regulation", if it concerns topics such as law, order, standard, standards. popular alternative

How words are described

similar similar rule similar regulation
specific specific rule specific regulation
direct direct rule direct regulation
certain certain rule certain regulation
Other adjectives: single, strong, real, little, strict, new, official, last.
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