regulatorycircuit
nounUK /ˈrɛɡjʊlətəri ˈsɜːkɪt/
US /ˈrɛɡjələtɔːri ˈsɜːrkɪt/
A legal loop that controls how something works.
The new law created a regulatory circuit to oversee the safety of toys.
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2. A biological feedback loop that keeps body functions steady.
The body's regulatory circuit maintains a constant temperature.
3. An electronic loop that keeps a machine's output stable.
The thermostat uses a regulatory circuit to control the heater.
4. A legal process that goes through several courts and agencies.
The case moved through a complex regulatory circuit before a final ruling.