self-reguˈlatory / $ ˌ. ˈ...../ (
also ˌself-ˈregulating)
adjective a self-regulatory system, industry, or organization is one that controls itself, rather than having an independent organization or laws to make sure that rules are obeyed
—ˌself-reguˈlation noun [uncountable] [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲