Bring into conformity with rules (8)

I believe the answer is:

regulate

(Other definitions for regulate that I've seen before include "exercise control" , "Police" , "Control, manage" , "Ensure conformity with the rules" , "Control, supervise" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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