nonregulation
Outside official rules
Nonregulation describes something that doesn't conform to official rules or standards.
A nonregulation uniform deviates from prescribed specifications.
Nonregulation equipment isn't approved for official use.
The term appears frequently in military and sports contexts where strict standards govern gear and appearance: He was cited for wearing nonregulation boots.
Not officially permitted
- unlicensedWithout official permit
- unsanctionedNot officially permitted
- unaccreditedLacking official authorization
- informalRelaxed, not official
bootleg · counterfeit · pirated · black-market · underground · clandestine · illicit · extralegal
Formal surrender of rights
- varianceSpread around the mean
- dispensationOfficial permission to skip rules
- exceptionDeviation from standard
- moratoriumTemporary prohibition or delay
reprieve · relaxation · amnesty · carve-out · grandfather clause · opt-out · special case · loophole
Reducing state economic controls
- privatizationState sells public assets
- decentralizationDistributing power from center
- laissez-faireNoninterference in commerce
- free-marketUnregulated private exchange
decontrol · loosening · relaxation · rollback · hands-off
Breaking of rules
- infractionMinor rule breach
- contraventionAct violating a rule
- breachBreaking of agreement
- transgressionViolation of law or code
defiance · disobedience · insubordination · misconduct · nonconformity · deviation · irregularity · flouting
unauthorized
Not officially permitted
- unlicensedWithout official permit
- unsanctionedNot officially permitted
- unaccreditedLacking official authorization
informal · bootleg · counterfeit · pirated · black-market · underground · clandestine · illicit · extralegal · backdoor
waiver
Formal surrender of rights
- varianceSpread around the mean
- dispensationOfficial permission to skip rules
- exceptionDeviation from standard
moratorium · reprieve · relaxation · amnesty · carve-out · grandfather clause · opt-out · special case · loophole · workaround
liberalization
Reducing state economic controls
- privatizationState sells public assets
- decentralizationDistributing power from center
- laissez-faireNoninterference in commerce
free-market · decontrol · loosening · relaxation · rollback · hands-off
violation
Breaking of rules
- infractionMinor rule breach
- contraventionAct violating a rule
- breachBreaking of agreement
transgression · defiance · disobedience · insubordination · misconduct · nonconformity · deviation · irregularity · flouting · disregard
nonregulationregulation
Official rules governing conduct
standard-issue · official · authorized · approved · prescribed
nonregulationstandard
Level of quality accepted
regulation · standardized · uniform · conformist · orthodox
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