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B2 Level Wordlist - Regulations and Requirements

Here you will learn some English words about regulations and requirements, such as "condition", "necessity", "restriction", etc. prepared for B2 learners.

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CEFR B2 Vocabulary
to acknowledge

to openly accept something as true or real

Ex: For the therapy to be effective, one must first acknowledge their feelings and emotions. 
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to aid
to aid
[Verb]

to help or support others in doing something

Ex: The organization aids communities affected by natural disasters. 
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age limit
age limit
[noun]

a rule that prevents people of certain age from doing specific activities or having access to certain services

Ex: There's an age limit of 21 years for purchasing alcohol in this country. 
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ban
ban
[noun]

an official rule that prohibits someone from certain activities, behaviors, or goods

Ex: The government announced a ban on single-use plastic bags to reduce environmental pollution. 
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to bar
to bar
[Verb]

to not allow someone to do something or go somewhere

Ex: Failure to meet the academic requirements could bar a student from participating in certain school activities. 
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condition
condition
[noun]

a rule or term that must be met to reach an agreement or make something possible

Ex: The loan was approved on the condition that the borrower provided collateral. 
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to demand
to demand
[Verb]

to ask something from someone in an urgent and forceful manner

Ex: The workers decided to demand higher wages and better working conditions during the negotiations. 
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to enable
to enable
[Verb]

to give someone or something the means or ability to do something

Ex: Technology enables us to communicate instantly across the globe. 
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exception
exception
[noun]

a person or thing that does not follow a general rule or is excluded from a class or group

Ex: The school generally does not allow cell phones in class, but there is an exception for students with special needs. 
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guideline
guideline
[noun]

a principle or instruction based on which a person should behave or act in a particular situation

Ex: The company's dress code guidelines specify business casual attire for all employees. 
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necessity
necessity
[noun]

the fact that something must happen or is needed

Ex: In many jobs, having a reliable internet connection is a necessity for performing daily tasks effectively. 
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permit
permit
[noun]

an official document that allows someone to do something

Ex: You need a permit to build a new structure on your property, which you can obtain from the local planning office. 
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to permit
to permit
[Verb]

to allow something or someone to do something

Ex: The park permits visitors to bring their own food and drinks. 
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regulation

a rule made by the government, an authority, etc. to control or govern something within a particular area

Ex: The new regulations require all vehicles to undergo emissions testing annually. 
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obligation

an action that one must perform because they are legally or morally forced to do so

Ex: Paying taxes is a civic obligation that supports public services and infrastructure. 
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requirement

something that is essential or indispensable

Ex: Water is a basic requirement for life. 
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to restrict

to bring someone or something under control through laws and rules

Ex: The school decided to restrict access to certain areas for student safety. 
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restriction

a rule or law that limits what one can do or the thing that can happen

Ex: The new policy included a restriction on the amount of vacation time employees could take in a year. 
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rule book
rule book
[noun]

a set of rules and regulations that must be followed in a particular organization, occupation, etc.

Ex: Before starting the tournament, each participant received a copy of the rule book outlining the competition's regulations. 
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to forbid
to forbid
[Verb]

to not give permission typically through the use of authority, rules, etc.

Ex: The teacher forbade talking during the exam. 
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forbidden
forbidden
[Adjective]

not permitted to be done

Ex: Smoking is forbidden in this area to maintain clean air quality. 
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acceptable
acceptable
[Adjective]

agreed on by most people in a society

Ex: It is considered acceptable to tip service workers in many countries as a sign of appreciation for good service. 
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to grant
to grant
[Verb]

to let someone have something, especially something that they have requested

Ex: The teacher decided to grant extra time for students to complete their assignments. 
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illegal
illegal
[Adjective]

forbidden by the law

Ex: Selling drugs on the street is illegal and punishable by law. 
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mandatory
mandatory
[Adjective]

ordered or required by a rule or law

Ex: Wearing a face mask in public places is mandatory to prevent the spread of the virus. 
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to impose
to impose
[Verb]

to force someone to do what they do not want

Ex: The authoritarian government tried to impose strict regulations on freedom of speech. 
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to insist
to insist
[Verb]

to urgently demand someone to do something or something to take place

Ex: She insisted on paying for dinner, despite our protests. 
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strictness

the quality or characteristic of being uncompromising in enforcing rules, regulations, or standards

Ex: The teacher's strictness ensured that all students followed classroom rules. 
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sanction
sanction
[noun]

an order officially put to limit contact or trade with a particular country that has not obeyed international law

Ex: The government imposed economic sanctions on the country for violating international agreements. 
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provided that
provided that
[conjunction]

used for stating conditions necessary for something to happen or be available

Ex: She agreed to lend him the money, provided that he pays it back within a month. 
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to beg
to beg
[Verb]

to humbly ask for something, especially when one needs or desires that thing a lot

Ex: Every day, he begs for a few coins at the street corner. 
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to [get] rid of {sb/sth}

to put aside or remove a person or thing in order to no longer have them present or involved

Ex: Getting rid of noise enhances the quality of your audio and makes it sound more pleasing to the ears. 
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objection
objection
[noun]

the act of expressing disapproval or opposition to something

Ex: He raised an objection during the meeting when he disagreed with the proposed budget cuts. 
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