en règle

American  

[ahn re-gl^uh] / ɑ̃ ˈrɛ glə /

adjective

French.

1. in order; according to the rules; correct.

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Example Sentences

But it must not be inferred that forts besieged en règle will necessarily fall after so many days.

From Elements of Military Art and Science Or, Course Of Instruction In Strategy, Fortification, Tactics Of Battles, &C.; Embracing The Duties Of Staff, Infantry, Cavalry, Artillery, And Engineers; Adapted To The Use Of Volunteers And Militia; Third Edition; With Critical Notes On The Mexican And Crimean Wars. by Halleck, Henry Wager

Ann's parade of her conviction that this was en règle, when no one said it wasn't, was suggestive in the highest degree.

From Somehow Good by De Morgan, William Frend

Here is your passport put all en règle, and your passage is all secured!”

From Memoirs by Leland, Charles Godfrey

That would be a more ceremonious way of proceeding—the most en règle.

From The Guerilla Chief And other Tales by Reid, Mayne

Our papers were en règle, but that made no difference.

From A Journal From Our Legation in Belgium by Gibson, Hugh