rules of order
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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There have always been those who found the place, with its pretentious airs, dilatory pacing and stultifying rules of order, a frustrating environment to work in, much less thrive.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2025
"The rules of order and conduct established by the stadium were not enforced," the statement read.
From Reuters • Mar. 22, 2023
“Our rules of order and decency were broken today,” he said.
From Washington Post • Jul. 16, 2019
House rules of order such as this are symbolic to some extent, since lawmakers can waive them whenever they want to pass a bill that’s more pressing than renaming a post office.
From Slate • Nov. 16, 2018
On a holiday the usual rules of order could be disregarded.
From "The Giver" by Lois Lowry
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