A collection of rules, regulations, or provisions that apply to a specific area or process. The term is often used in the plural ('Regularien') to refer to a body of rules.
example
Bevor das Projekt starten kann, müssen wir das gesamte Regularium der Förderinstitution erfüllen.
Before the project can start, we have to comply with the entire set of regulations of the funding institution.
Usage tips
Word structure
The word comes from the Latin 'regula' (rule). The ending '-arium' often denotes a collection or a place, so 'Regularium' literally means a 'collection of rules.'
EXAMPLE
Das gesamte Regularium für die Zulassung ist sehr komplex.
The entire set of regulations for admission is very complex.
Use in the plural
This word is almost always used in the plural as 'die Regularien' (the regulations). It then refers to the entire body of rules or the total set of provisions for a process.
EXAMPLE
Bitte beachten Sie die neuen Regularien für die Nutzung der Bibliothek.
Please observe the new regulations for using the library.
Register and style
The term 'Regularien' (regulations) belongs to formal written language and is frequently used in administrative, legal, or business contexts.
EXAMPLE
Die Firma muss die strengen Regularien des Finanzmarktes einhalten.
The company must comply with the strict regulations of the financial market.
Typical collocations
Common verbs used with 'Regularien' (regulations) are 'einhalten' (to comply with), 'erfüllen' (to meet/fulfill), 'befolgen' (to follow), or 'festlegen' (to establish).
EXAMPLE
Alle Teilnehmer müssen die geltenden Regularien einhalten.
All participants must comply with the applicable regulations.
Compare with
near_synonym · confusable
Regularium vs Regelung
regulation / control
'die Regelung' and 'das Regularium' both have to do with rules and regulations. 'Regelung' is the normal word for a single regulation or agreement on a specific topic. 'Regularium' is often used in the plural as 'Regularien' and refers more to a whole system of rules for an area or process. The word sounds more formal than 'Regelung'. They can be confused because both describe rules. If you mean one specific individual provision, 'Regelung' is more natural; if you mean several fixed rules of a procedure, 'Regularien' fits better.
Regularium
Vor der Bewerbung sollte man die Regularien des Programms genau lesen.
Before applying, you should read the program's regulations carefully.
Regelung
Frau Richter erklärt die Regelung für die Anmeldung zum Kurs.
Ms. Richter explains the regulation for registering for the course.