[ˈrɛdʒɪm(ə)nt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a permanent unit of an army typically commanded by a lieutenant colonel and divided into several companies, squadrons, or batteries and often into two battalions
(e.g: the Royal Highland Regiment)

- rule or government
(e.g: the powers of ecclesiastical regiment which none but the Church should wield)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘rule or government’): via Old French from late Latin regimentum ‘rule’, from regere ‘to rule’

[ˈrɛdʒɪmɛnt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- organize according to a strict system or pattern
(e.g: every aspect of their life is strictly regimented)


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English (in the sense ‘rule or government’): via Old French from late Latin regimentum ‘rule’, from regere ‘to rule’