to control or direct something by means of rules or laws
regul+ate
Shared component: regulate · control
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regulate
control
Related forms: regulate · 3 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesto remove government rules and controls from a business, industry, or other activity
de+regulate
Shared component: regulate · control
To impose excessive or unnecessary rules and restrictions on an activity or process.
over+regulate
Shared component: regulate · control