düzenleyici

Düzenleyici is a Turkish word that functions as both an adjective and a noun. As an adjective, it means regulatory or pertaining to regulation. As a noun, it denotes a regulator—an entity or person responsible for creating or enforcing rules in a particular domain. In government and industry, düzenleyici kurumlar are regulatory bodies that establish standards, issue licenses, monitor compliance, and enforce penalties. The term also appears in phrases such as düzenleyici çerçeve (regulatory framework), düzenleyici süreç (regulatory process), and düzenleyici karar (regulatory decision).

Etymology and usage notes: the word is formed from the root düzenlemek, meaning to regulate or organize, plus the agentive suffix -leyici, yielding “one who regulates” or “regulatory.” The term is common in Turkish legal, economic, and policy texts, where it describes authorities and activities that oversee sectors, markets, and standards.

In practice, düzenleyici authorities may operate at national or sectoral levels, often within financial, energy, telecommunications, health, and environmental domains. They wield powers to issue rules, grant licenses, conduct inspections, and impose sanctions to ensure compliance and protect public interest. The term is often translated into English as regulator (noun) or regulatory (adjective), depending on context, with related concepts including düzenlemeler (regulations) and uyum (compliance).