existing regulation

collocation in English

meaningsofexistingandregulation

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existing
adjective[before noun]
uk
/ɪɡˈzɪs.tɪŋ/us
/ɪɡˈzɪs.tɪŋ/
used to refer to something that ...
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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 ofexistingandregulationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofexisting regulation

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Consider a policy choice either between anexistingregulationand a new proposal or between two new proposals.
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Given this apparent conflict between benefits and costs, the government has taken a cautious approach by altering theexistingregulationin stages.
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The book is quick to identify that most of theexistingregulationto control the use of lethal force in wars is directed at states and standing armies.
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This issue attracted debate on the question of ownership of pension funds and the control of pension schemes, identifying the need to reform theexistingregulationframework.
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It scrutinises proposed regulation to ensure that it has been properly assessed and identifies spheres in whichexistingregulationis unnecessary or needs simplification.
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It lies, secondly, in the inadequacy of theexistingregulationmachinery.
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Does that not mean that theexistingregulationcannot be enforced?
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Whereexistingregulationis not proportionate, we shall get rid of it.
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Firstly, the rules of eligibility were not clear in theexistingregulation.
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It is not: it is an offence under a previousexistingregulation, and it is referred to in this clause.
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The parliamentary process itself is a major obstruction to reforming and modernising defectiveexistingregulation.
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It is expressed to be without prejudice to anyexistingregulationmaking powers that he may have.
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Basically, the scope of theexistingregulationwould be widened to include cork and timber products.
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The big problem, and one of the reasons why change is required, is, in actual fact, the poor compliance with theexistingregulation.
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Shippers in particular say that theexistingregulationis operating satisfactorily.
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I welcome the proposal to amend theexistingregulationand clear up the definition of 'organic'.
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However, we need the improvements in theexistingregulation.
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Your attitude to theexistingregulationis inconsistent.
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Certain sectors will continue, however, to be subject to theexistingregulationbased on total harmonisation.
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We consider, however, that theexistingregulationis already compatible with the use of sampling methods, and the amendments would only confirm existing practice.
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