nonregulation
- adjective
- /ˌnɒnˈrɛɡjʊˌleɪʃən/
- Formal
- Officials inspected the field and found several nonregulation features that needed correction.
Examples
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The team was disqualified for using nonregulation equipment during the tournament.
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He wore a nonregulation uniform, which was not allowed by the school policy.
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The nonregulation equipment was not allowed during the match.
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Many players complained about the nonregulation gear used by the opposing team.
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The team was disqualified because they used a nonregulation ball during the championship match.
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To ensure safety, we need to replace the nonregulation equipment in the gym with standard-approved items.
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Her proposal included a nonregulation procedure that did not comply with the established safety guidelines.
Synonyms
Not following usual customs or religious beliefs
Not following rules or instructions
Not following a required treatment, rule, or standard
Not following rules or laws
How Regulated
- Formal
Surface Forms
Morphology
nonregulation = regulation (transparent) = non + regulate + ion
The meaning is clearly derived from 'regulation' with the prefix 'non-' indicating negation.
Etymology
The word nonregulation is made of non- ('not') and regulation ('official rule'). It describes something that does not follow the official rules, for example equipment or a uniform that is not allowed in a game or event.