reglement

Reglement is a term used in several European languages, notably French and Dutch, to denote a formal set of rules, guidelines, or statutes established by an authority to govern conduct, procedures, or operations within a jurisdiction or organization. In English, the equivalent terms are regulation, bylaw, or internal rules, while "règlement" in French and "reglement" in Dutch appear in official documents, court filings, and organizational charters. The concept encompasses rules issued by governments, public bodies, companies, schools, sports bodies, and other associations.

A reglement typically defines its scope, the rights and obligations of those subject to it, and the procedures for interpretation, amendment, and enforcement. It is usually organized into sections or articles, with definitions, applicable standards, compliance requirements, sanctions for breach, and provisions for appeals or exemptions. Depending on the jurisdiction, a reglement may have legal force as a primary statute, or be subsidiary to higher law such as a constitution, statute, or royal decree. Some reglements are issued by agencies with regulatory authority; others function as internal bylaws of an organization.

Reglements are subject to change as circumstances evolve, and they may be challenged in courts if they exceed authority, contravene higher law, or violate fundamental rights. In everyday use, the term often appears in contexts such as school reglements, workplace reglements, or municipal reglements setting out rules on behavior, safety, and administration.