adjective
- not relating to or governed by regulations; not subject to regulatory control or oversight
Usage: often used in legal, business, and policy contexts
Examples
- The company operates in a nonregulatory environment with minimal government oversight.
- Nonregulatory guidance from the agency is helpful but not legally binding.
- The nonregulatory sector includes many small businesses that face fewer compliance requirements.
- They chose a nonregulatory approach to encourage innovation in the industry.
- Nonregulatory measures can sometimes be more effective than strict rules.