規定

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 規定 is read as きてい and can mean “regulation” or “provision”, depending on context.
• Basic usage: The examples show preparing equipment under tournament rules and a new provision taking effect next month.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing senses and uses
  • It denotes formally established provisions or standards and commonly occurs in 規定に従う and 規定を適用する.