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Definition of nonregulatory
nonregulatory
/ˌnɑːnˈrɛɡ.jə.ləˌtɔːr.i/
non · reg · u · la · to · ry
nonregulatory Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
3
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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