self-regulating
Word-form referencesself-regulate
Adjective
Able to control itself.
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The motor was self-regulating, until the governor broke and it suddenly raced out of control.
Of an organization, establishing standards for itself rather than having them legislated for it by government.
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Lawyers are self-regulating through the bar association, which sets standards and imposes penalties.
Adjective
designed to activate or move or regulate itself
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a self-activating sprinkler system
Word forms
more self-regulatingmost self-regulating