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nonregulatory

/ˌnɑːnˈrɛɡ.jə.ləˌtɔːr.i/
non · reg · u · la · to · ry

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• adjective

1

Not possessing the authority, function, or nature of regulating or enforcing rules.

Example

"The commission serves in a purely nonregulatory capacity, offering voluntary guidelines to industry stakeholders rather than imposing strict mandates."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed by combining the prefix 'non-' (meaning not) with 'regulatory', derived from Late Latin 'regulator' (director, ruler) and the suffix '-ory'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonregulatory. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonregulatory
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