“regulations”

This page presents an official legal definition of “regulations” from a government source. Additional definitions will be added as jurisdictions publish them.

Jurisdiction: United States United States

Rules issued by an executive authority, such as a government department or agency in the executive branch, to carry out the intent of the law. Regulations issued by the federal government are first published in the Federal Register, then arranged in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Immigration regulations issued by DHS are codified in Title 8 CFR, Aliens and Nationality.

Source: USCIS Glossary (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services)