complex regulation
collocation in Englishmeaningsofcomplexandregulation
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complex
adjective
uk/ˈkɒm.pleks/us/kɑːmˈpleks/
involving a lot of different but ...
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regulation
noun[C or U]
uk/ˌreɡ.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/us/ˌreɡ.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
an official rule or the act of ...
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(Definition ofcomplexandregulationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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The existing tractors directive could and should therefore be replaced by a lesscomplexregulation.
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Many such organisations could not afford the cost of monitoringcomplexregulation, and would be driven out of business, leaving large institutions to dominate.
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I was suggesting not that there should be no regulation at all, but thatcomplexregulationwhich is unclear in its effect is bad.
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There is hugelycomplexregulationand growing complexity of tax arrangements.
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We need to reduce unnecessary, overlycomplexregulation, thereby cutting costs to businesses and employees and helping to make markets more open and dynamic.
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To insert it later is a recipe for delay, procrastination and inefficient andcomplexregulation.
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As far as can be expected with such acomplexregulation, you have deemed the work carried out to be reasonable.
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A much morecomplexregulationis needed than this.
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I want to congratulate both institutions on the major efforts they have made to reach agreement concerning the many technical questions which characterise thiscomplexregulation.
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That will be an exceedinglycomplexregulation.
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The tool can identify the dynamic proteincomplexregulationunder different condition or time points.
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The government, however, has a strong steering role with complex regulations affecting virtually every aspect of the health system.
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The point of general agreement is that these are very complex regulations indeed.
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These are complex regulations which are specifically designed to make allowance for differing family circumstances and financial responsibilities.
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Bigger businesses have the resources to comply with complex regulations.
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Errors, delays and complex regulations have certainly created a situation in which those who wish to defraud the system can flourish.
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If you must, try to read these opaque and complex regulations.
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Balanced authoritative advice on an industry facing rapid technological change and where there are complex regulations could not be achieved by an ad hoc body.
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The proposal still contains a number of very bureaucratic rules, some highly complex regulations and obscure phrasing.
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