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 vary by mortgage and financial institution, but the money would likely be better off in your son’s bank account than in yours.
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
This is a problem, but not as big a problem now the English Football League has announced the implementation of Squad Cost Rules for the 2026-27 season.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Rules around the promotion irritated customers and servers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
And then he launched into the Rules of the House.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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