used to say that a situation is satisfactory, even though there may be a few problems:
[countable] an official rule or order:
There seem to be so many rules and regulations these days.
control over something, especially by rules
regulation of
the regulation of public spending
Sports. the normal, prescribed duration of a game according to the sport's regulations, exclusive of any extra innings, overtime period, etc.:
The Knicks tied the score in the final seconds of regulation, sending the game into overtime.