regulatory authority

• Órgão oficial ou entidade governamental responsável por supervisionar, controlar ou garantir o cumprimento de regras e padrões em um determinado setor ou área.

An official organization or government body responsible for supervising, controlling, or enforcing rules and standards within a specific industry or sector.

1. Government oversight bodyB2formal

   A public organization or government agency responsible for exercising autonomous authority over some area of human activity in a regulatory or supervisory capacity.

   órgão regulador

   • The regulatory authority approved the new drug for public use.
   • Financial regulatory authorities monitor banks to ensure stability.
   • The company was fined by the regulatory authority for violating safety standards.

2. Industry watchdogB2formal

   An entity that sets and enforces rules and standards within a specific industry or sector.

   Autoridade reguladora

   • The telecommunications regulatory authority issued new guidelines for internet providers.
   • Energy regulatory authorities oversee electricity and gas markets.
   • The regulatory authority conducted an audit of the company's compliance procedures.