He spoke amid industry frustration over tougher new regulations that some bankers say are undermining the industry's ability to increase lending and support the economy.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Solicitors, mortgage lenders and surveyors must comply with toughregulations covering their relations with the public.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
He said that legal requirements for trusts to provide quality care would now be enforced with tougherregulations.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Definition of 'regulation'
regulation
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countable noun [usually plural]
Regulations are rules made by a government or other authority in order to control the way somethingis done or the way people behave.