regulation

The act of controlling or directing according to rule.

“fiscal regulations are in the hands of politicians”

A principle or condition that customarily governs behavior.

“short haircuts were the regulation”

The act of bringing to uniformity; making regular.

An authoritative rule.

(embryology) the ability of an early embryo to continue normal development after its structure has been somehow damaged or altered.

The state of being controlled or governed.

Prescribed by or according to regulation.

“regulation army equipment”