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Please explain 'regulatory English'.Edwin Ashworth– Edwin Ashworth2024-06-24 13:43:59 +00:00Commented Jun 24, 2024 at 13:43
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1Great link! And, yes, generally, UK uses 'sink' for utilitarian (kichen, laundry...) and larger units and 'basin' for smaller, personal units (bathroom, bedroom).Dan– Dan2024-06-24 13:48:06 +00:00Commented Jun 24, 2024 at 13:48
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2@EdwinAshworth - referring to previously posted answer by Phil Sweet, I think.Dan– Dan2024-06-24 13:50:12 +00:00Commented Jun 24, 2024 at 13:50
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@EdwinAshworth American “regulatory” has the force of law, but regulations may apply to a state or to the entire country, if federal. What the regulators can do if regulations are violated varies enormously.Xanne– Xanne2024-06-24 19:22:50 +00:00Commented Jun 24, 2024 at 19:22
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Thanks, Xanne. Obviously, these regulated usages involve stipulative definitions, well off-topic on ELU (one wants to avoid being sued for suggesting a definition that falls foul of legalese). But equally, one wants to know how the terms are usually used.Edwin Ashworth– Edwin Ashworth2024-06-24 22:03:17 +00:00Commented Jun 24, 2024 at 22:03
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