Definition of "self-regulation" in English

noun

1. The regulation by a person of their own behaviour without external control, governance, or monitoring.

   • Near-synonym: willpower

2. The regulation by an organization of its own operation without external control, governance, or monitoring.

   • Near-synonyms: self-governance; autonomy

3. The regulation by a device or machine of its own operation without external control, governance, or monitoring.

   • Near-synonym: automation