• Self-regulating

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    Adjective

    self-regulating

    1. Able to control itself.The motor was self-regulating, until the governor broke and it suddenly raced out of control.
    2. Of an organization, establishing standards for itself rather than having them legislated for it by government.Lawyers are self-regulating through the bar association, which sets standards and imposes penalties.
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