regulatory agency

/ˌrɛgjələˈtɔri ˌeɪdʒənsi/
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Other forms: regulatory agencies

Definitions of regulatory agency
  1. noun
    a governmental agency that regulates businesses in the public interest
    synonyms: regulatory authority
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    type of:
    administrative body, administrative unit
    a unit with administrative responsibilities
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