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Checks by regulators (8)

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I believe the answer is:

controls

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This clue could be a double definition.

'checks' is the first definition.
('control' can be a synonym of 'check')

'regulators' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being plural nouns.
Perhaps there's an association between them I don't understand?

'by' is the link.

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(Other definitions for controls that I've seen before include "Exercises power over" , "Runs" , "Regulates" , "Manages the regulatory mechanisms" , "Directs, governs" .)

I've seen this clue in The Hindu.
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