regime

noun | \ rā-ˈzhēm, ri- \ | re·gime

1. : a system of principles, rules, or regulations for administration (as of property) the mandatory consecutive sentencing regime —People v. Garcia, 642 N.E.2d 1077 (1994) community property regime —used especially in the civil law of Louisiana

   Note: Under the Louisiana Civil Code there are various regimes for various types of property, such as community or separate property. These regimes, while usually established by the law, may also be modified or created by agreement of the parties.