regulasyon

regulation; rule; policynoun

Alternative meanings

A set of rules, standards, or measures that control, organize, or regulate an activity, system, institution, or behavior.

Pronunciation

reh-goo-lah-SYON

Root and affixes

A loanword from Spanish regulación, adapted in Cebuano/Bisaya as regulasyon.

Variants or conjugations

reglamento; lagda; balaod; patakaran

Related words and expressions

law; rule; government; policy; management

Meaning and usage notes

Regulasyon works well for formal regulation, enforced rule, or policy in effect. Balaod is broader and can mean law.