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Anonymous Posted 12 years ago
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What's the difference between rules and regulations ? Thank you in advance!!
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Generally they mean the same thing - restrictions on what you can or cannot do. Legislation and regulations are rules issued by the government (city, state, nation). They give restrictions on companies or individuals, and apply anywhere in the jurisdiction.

  • Generally they mean the same thing - restrictions on what you can or cannot do.
  • Legislation and regulations are rules issued by the government (city, state, nation).
  • They give restrictions on companies or individuals, and apply anywhere in the jurisdiction.
  • Your teacher or the local museum can make rules.
  • But these hold only in the classroom or in the museum.
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Generally they mean the same thing - restrictions on what you can or cannot do.

Legislation and regulations are rules issued by the government (city, state, nation). They give restrictions on companies or individuals, and apply anywhere in the jurisdiction.

Your teacher or the local museum can make rules. But these hold only in the classroom or in the museum.
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Thanks , you have been very helpful:)

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