Rules
Britishplural noun
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short for Australian Rules
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English history the neighbourhood around certain prisons (esp the Fleet and King's Bench prison) in which trusted prisoners were allowed to live under specified restrictions
Example Sentences
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Rules evolve, eligibility criteria change, rebalancing schedules shift and the IPO process gets revised.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Rules required minimum lot sizes of 5,750 square feet for single-family homes, and strict single-family zoning ordinances were criticized for creating sprawl.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
Rules around the promotion irritated customers and servers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Dua Lipa is one of the world's most successful pop artists, with global hits including New Rules, Don't Start Now and Levitating.
From BBC • May 1, 2026
Uh-oh, pretty soon I’d have to come up with a Rules and Things about when Miss Thomas holds your hand.
From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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