Regulations and Requirements: English Vocabulary List

to help or support others in doing something

"Medication aids in reducing pain quickly."

"The doctor's quick actions helped to aid the patient's recovery from the serious injury."

a rule that prevents people of certain age from doing specific activities or having access to certain services

"There is no age limit for this contest."

"The club has an age limit of twenty one so the eighteen year old was turned away at the door."

an official rule that prohibits someone from certain activities, behaviors, or goods

"The ban is strict."

"The government imposed a strict ban on the sale of certain harmful chemicals."

to give someone or something the means or ability to do something

"Technology enables people to work remotely."

"The scholarship enabled her to attend university because she could not afford the tuition fees without financial assistance."

a person or thing that does not follow a general rule or is excluded from a class or group

"There is an exception."

"Children under five are usually granted an exception to the museum's admission fee."

a principle or instruction based on which a person should behave or act in a particular situation

"The guideline is clear."

"The safety guidelines clearly state that all workers must wear hard hats and safety goggles while in the construction zone."

an official document that allows someone to do something

"The permit is valid."

"You need a permit to build here."

a rule or law that limits what one can do or the thing that can happen

"The restriction is strict."

"The restriction stopped visitors from entering."

a set of rules and regulations that must be followed in a particular organization, occupation, etc.

"The referee checked the rule book for clarification."

"The employee read the rule book carefully to avoid making any mistakes that could result in disciplinary action from his manager."

to not give permission typically through the use of authority, rules, etc.

"I forbid you to go there."

"The doctor forbade him from eating any sugary foods because his diabetes was not under control."

not permitted to be done

"Smoking is forbidden here."

"Smoking is forbidden in this building and anyone caught breaking the rule will be fined."

forced to be done by law or authority

"The course is compulsory."

"The training course is compulsory for all new employees and must be completed within the first month."

ordered or required by a rule or law

"Attendance is mandatory."

"Attendance at the safety meeting is mandatory so everyone must be there on time."

to force someone to do what they do not want

"The government may impose new taxes."

"The government decided to impose new taxes on luxury goods to increase revenue for social welfare programs."

the quality or characteristic of being uncompromising in enforcing rules, regulations, or standards

"The strictness surprised us."

"The strictness of the teacher helped the class focus."

used for stating conditions necessary for something to happen or be available

"You can go provided that you return early."

"You can borrow my car provided that you return it by tomorrow evening."

to put aside or remove a person or thing in order to no longer have them present or involved

"I need to get rid of this old chair."

"I need to get rid of all these old clothes that I never wear anymore."

to openly accept something as true or real

"The company acknowledged the customer's complaint."

"The company acknowledged the customer's complaint and offered a full refund for the defective product."

to not allow someone to do something or go somewhere

"The new rule will bar smoking inside."

"The new policy will bar employees from using social media during working hours."

a rule or term that must be met to reach an agreement or make something possible

"It's a condition."

"The primary condition for enrollment in the advanced course is a solid understanding of calculus."

to ask something from someone in an urgent and forceful manner

"The workers demand fair wages."

"The protesters gathered outside the government building to demand immediate action on climate change policies."

the fact that something must happen or is needed

"Necessity is important."

"Food and water are necessities."

to allow something or someone to do something

"The law does not permit this."

"The new visa policy will permit tourists to stay in the country for up to ninety days without applying for an extension."

a rule made by the government, an authority, etc. to control or govern something within a particular area

"The new regulation affects all drivers."

"The new safety regulations require all construction workers to wear hard hats and protective boots."

an action that one must perform because they are legally or morally forced to do so

"He has an obligation."

"Parents have an obligation to care for children."

something that is essential or indispensable

"The requirement is strict."

"The course has a few requirements."

to bring someone or something under control through laws and rules

"The new rule will restrict access."

"The new security measures will restrict access to certain areas of the building only to authorized personnel."

agreed on by most people in a society

"Your behavior is acceptable."

"Your behavior is acceptable now but please try to be more respectful to your classmates in the future."

to let someone have something, especially something that they have requested

"The committee granted her request for funding."

"The committee decided to grant her request for additional funding to complete her important research project on time."

forbidden by the law

"This action is illegal."

"It is illegal to drive without a valid license and you could go to jail if you get caught."

to urgently demand someone to do something or something to take place

"I insist that you stay."

"Despite the doctor's advice he insisted on continuing his unhealthy lifestyle which made his condition much worse."

an order officially put to limit contact or trade with a particular country that has not obeyed international law

"Sanctions limit trade with nations."

"A sanction can mean either an official approval for an action or a coercive penalty against a state for violating a law or a global norm."

to humbly ask for something, especially when one needs or desires that thing a lot

"The hungry dog begged for food."

"The hungry stray dog seemed to beg for food every time someone walked past the restaurant."

the act of expressing disapproval or opposition to something

"He raised an objection."

"The lawyer raised an objection to the judge's ruling, stating it was unfair."