Regulatory
Regulatory
Regulatory (pronunciation: /ˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪtɔːri/) refers to the control or supervision of activities, often within a particular industry or sector. The term is often used in the context of healthcare, law, and business to describe the rules and standards that organizations must follow.
Etymology
The term 'regulatory' is derived from the Latin word 'regulare', which means 'to control' or 'to direct'. It was first used in English in the late 15th century.
Related Terms
- Regulation: A rule or directive made and maintained by an authority.
- Regulatory Compliance: The goal that organizations aspire to achieve in their efforts to ensure that they are aware of and take steps to comply with relevant laws, policies, and regulations.
- Regulatory Authority: A public authority or government agency responsible for exercising autonomous authority over some area of human activity in a regulatory or supervisory capacity.
- Regulatory Affairs: A profession within regulated industries, such as pharmaceuticals, medical devices, energy, and banking.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Regulatory
- Wikipedia's article - Regulatory
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