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regulator
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regulator, n.
- One who, or that which, regulates. [1913 Webster]
- A contrivance for regulating and controlling motion [1913 Webster]
- A clock, or other timepiece, used as a standard of correct time. See
Astronomical clock (a) , under Clock. [1913 Webster] - A member of a volunteer committee which, in default of the lawful authority, undertakes to preserve order and prevent crimes; also, sometimes, one of a band organized for the comission of violent crimes. [1913 Webster]"A few stood neutral, or declared in favor of the Regulators." [1913 Webster]
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