formation rules

British

plural noun

logic the set of rules that specify the syntax of a formal system; the algorithm that generates the well-formed formulae

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University of Notre Dame sociologist David R. Gibson took a stab at describing these unspoken rules with his 2008 paper, “Doing Time in Space: Line Formation Rules and Resultant Morphologies.”

From Washington Post

It’s probably too early and too small a sample size, but the new kickoff formation rules could mean more big returns.

From Los Angeles Times

There appears to be bipartisan appetite for easing capital formation rules or reducing the regulations that smaller banks and credit unions must comply with.

From Reuters

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