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ˈregulated, ppl. a.
[f. prec. + -ed1.]
a. Governed by rule, properly controlled or directed, adjusted to some standard, etc. regulated tenancy, a tenancy the rent of which is regulated by the terms of the Rent Acts (see quot. 1965).
Also freq. in combs., as badly-regulated, ill-regulated, well-regulated.
1641W. T. (title) Regulated Zeal, or, An earnest request to all Zealously affected Christians, to seeke the desired Reformation in a peaceable way. 1697Jos. Woodward Relig. Soc. London ii. (1701) 19 Those regulated Societies, which are now conspicuous among us for many good works. a1704T. Brown Satire Antients Wks. 1730 I. 16 These [verses]..had regulated forms, that is regular dances and musick. 1766Compl. Farmer s.v. Surveying, Then may you measure all the whole chains by your regulated chain. a1790Adam Smith W.N. v. i. iii. i. (Bohn) II. 253 When those companies..are obliged to admit any person, properly qualified,..they are called regulated companies. 1828Spearman Brit. Gunner (ed. 2) 336 They are fired with a regulated charge of powder and shot. 1848Alison Hist. Europe ii. §23 I. 121 Regulated freedom is the greatest blessing in life. 1965Act Eliz. II c. 75 §1 In this Act ‘regulated tenancy’ means—a) a tenancy to which the Rent Acts apply by virtue of this section; or b) a statutory tenancy arising on the termination of such a tenancy as is mentioned in paragraph (a) of this subsection. 1970Internat. & Compar. Law Q. 4th Ser. XIX. ii. 206 Unfurnished tenancies under the Rent Act being either (2) ‘controlled’ or (3) ‘regulated tenancies’.
†b. Of troops: Properly disciplined. Obs. rare—1.
1690Lond. Gaz. No. 2568/3 We hear likewise that the French are in a great Allarm in Dauphine and Bresse, not having at present 1500 Men of regulated Troops on that side.
c. Proverb.
1819‘P. Atall’ Hermit in America i. 29 Accidents will happen in the best regulated families. 1850Dickens Dav. Copp. xxviii. 291 ‘My dear friend Copperfield,’ said Mr. Micawber, ‘accidents will occur in the best regulated families; and in families not regulated by that pervading influence..of Woman.’ 1864C. M. Yonge Trial II. iii. 60 Accidents will happen in the best regulated families. 1939W. S. Maugham Christmas Holiday x. 285 Accidents will happen in the best regulated families... If you find you've got anything the matter with you..go and see a doctor right away. 1961M. Kelly Spoilt Kill iii. 159 Foul play... Even in the best regulated families. |