regulation
n//ˌɹɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən//förordning, reglering
(uncountable) The act of regulating or the condition of being regulated.
(European Union law) A form of legislative act which is self-effecting, and requires no further intervention by the Member States to become law.
(countable) A law or administrative rule, issued by an organization, used to guide or prescribe the conduct of members of that organization.