noun
voluntary restraints; self-regulation; self-limitation
Used for industries, organizations, or individuals voluntarily limiting their own actions, often to avoid external regulation or criticism.
業界は自主規制を強化する方針だ。
The industry plans to strengthen its voluntary restraints.
インターネット上の表現について自主規制
Self-regulation is being called for regarding online expression.
Compound of 自主 (self-directed, autonomous) and 規制 (regulation, control).