government-regulated
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/ˈɡʌvərnmənt ˈrɛɡjəˌleɪtɪd/
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/ˈɡʌvənmənt ˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪtɪd/
government control
Etymology
'government-regulated' originates from the combination of 'government' and 'regulated', where 'government' refers to the governing body of a nation, and 'regulated' means controlled or maintained by rules.
'government-regulated' evolved from the need to describe industries or sectors that are under the control of governmental policies.
Initially, it meant 'controlled by rules', but over time it evolved to specifically imply control by governmental rules.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
controlled or supervised by a government authority.
The pharmaceutical industry is heavily government-regulated to ensure safety and efficacy.
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Last updated: 2025/01/17 03:23