Control which is exerted by the more stable organizations of society, such as established
institutions and the law. They are ordinarily embodied in definite codes, usually
written
Note publique d''information :
Exercise of the authority to restrict or supervise a practice or the conduct of a
facility or organization. (AN: not to be used for gene regulation or any biological
practices)
Note générale sur le champ d'application :
entry term REGULATION: not for regulation in biological processes