Late Latin regulāre is formed from Latin rēgula.
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regulāre
regulate, direct
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PARENT / EARLIER FORM / attestedLatin · Latin · straightedge rulerēgula
straightedge, ruler, rule
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To regulate or direct means act according to a rule.
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Regulate — Definition, Word History, and First Known UseEtymology: regulare from Latin regula
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