adj, noun ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act or process of creating rules, especially regulations (as opposed to statutes).

   "Having conducted 15 negotiated rulemakings for five federal agencies, I expected OSHA to publish the rule in 2006."

Adjective

1. 1
   Having the power to make rules. not-comparable

   "a rulemaking body"

Synonyms

All synonyms

lawmakinglawmakingnormmakingnormmakingregulationregulatory

Example

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"Having conducted 15 negotiated rulemakings for five federal agencies, I expected OSHA to publish the rule in 2006."

Etymology

From rule + making.

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