■ noun 'rɛdʒɪm(ə)nt
1》 a permanent unit of an army, typically divided into several smaller units and often into two battalions.
2》 a large number of people or things.
3》 archaic rule or government.
■ verb 'rɛdʒɪmɛnt organize according to a strict system.
Derivatives
~al adjective
~ally adverb
~ation noun
Origin
ME: via OFr. from late L. ~um 'rule', from regere 'to rule'.