The problem of control design for a system represented as linear stationary and static nonlinear parts is considered. It is assumed that the linear part is unknown and strictly minimum phase. The nonlinear part is known inaccurately, it is irreducible to an input of the linear block, and generally does not satisfy sector restrictions. An adaptive regulator ensuring asymptotic stability is synthesized. The output of a control system, but not its derivatives, is used as a measured variable. (c) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.