watchdogwatch·dog /ˈwɒtʃdɒgˈwɑːtʃdɒːg, ˈwɒːtʃ-/ noun [countableC]LAWORGANIZATIONS an independent organization responsible for making sure that companies in a particular industry or business do not do anything illegalFrance’s stock market watchdog is conducting a routine investigation of trading.
This week, the consumer watchdog updated its guidelines on selling white goods.