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regulatiivinen

Regulatiivinen is a Finnish adjective meaning regulatory or regulative. It is used to describe things that regulate, govern, or manage processes, systems, or organizations. The term appears across technical, legal, scientific, and policy contexts to denote regulation-related aspects rather than normative approval alone.

Etymology: Regulatiivinen is formed from the noun regula (rule) with the common Finnish suffix -iivinen, linked

Usage: In law and public administration, regulatiivinen is used to refer to regulation and regulatory mechanisms.

Related terms: säätelevä, sääntely, regulaattori, regulointi. The concept is closely related to normative terms but is

to
other
regulation-related
words
such
as
regulointi
(regulation)
and
regulaattori
(regulator).
The
root
traces
back
to
Latin
regula,
meaning
rule.
In
science
and
medicine,
it
denotes
systems
and
processes
that
control
or
modulate
activity,
such
as
regulatiiviset
mekanismit.
In
information
technology
and
compliance,
it
appears
in
discussions
of
regulatory
requirements
and
governance.
distinguished
by
its
emphasis
on
regulation
and
control
of
systems
rather
than
mere
standards.