unregulated
UK: ʌnˈrɛɡjʊleɪtɪd | US: ʌnˈrɛɡjəleɪtɪd
adj. Not controlled or governed by rules or laws.
adj. Lacking systematic oversight or standardization.
The word "unregulated" combines the negative prefix "un-" (Old English "un-," meaning "not") with "regulate," derived from Latin "regulatus" (past participle of "regulare," meaning "to control by rules"). The suffix "-ed" turns the verb into an adjective. The term reflects a logical progression from "regulated" (controlled) to its opposite, emphasizing the absence of rules or oversight.
The unregulated market led to unpredictable price fluctuations.
Many online platforms operate in unregulated spaces.
Unregulated fishing threatens marine ecosystems.
The industry remained unregulated for decades.
Critics argue that unregulated AI development poses risks.