An official rule made by an authority to control how something is done.
“Under the new regulation, all bicycles must be registered with the building office.”
“Fire safety regulations require that exits remain unobstructed at all times.”
This is a core word for the Reading to Apply a Diagram task, since many passages are built around a set of official regulations, such as parking rules or membership policies. Skim for numbered regulations first, then match the scenario in the question to the specific regulation that applies.
Synonyms: rule, law, policy