[Vocabulary] Rules and Regulations

[Cynthia Garett]

Hello,

I have a question about this phrase: "Supporters of the decision, including the immigration commissioner, said it would help the government regularize people and clarify the citizenship rules." (http://www.nytimes.com/2013/10/24/w...o-legal-limbo-by-court.html?pagewanted=1&_r=0)

I don't seem to get what "regularize people" means. Is it "equalize"? Or "make everyone go by the same rules"? Which one of these meanings?

Also, what's the difference between rules and regulations?

Thank you.

 

[charliedeut]

It means that people who are staying in the country illegally will be able to obtain legal documents.

 

[Rover_KE]

Also, what's the difference between 'rules' and 'regulations'?

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[Cynthia Garett]

Thank you for your answers.

 

[Rover_KE]

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