Marquis of Queensberry rules

American  

[kweenz-ber-ee, -buh-ree] / ˈkwinzˌbɛr i, -bə ri /

plural noun

Boxing.

1. a set of basic rules for modern boxing, requiring among the main provisions the use of gloves instead of bare knuckles and the 10-second count for a knockout.

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Etymology

Origin of Marquis of Queensberry rules

Named after the eighth Marquis of Queensberry, who supervised the formulation of these rules in 1867

Example Sentences

“The more money that’s at stake, the more I feel McGregor will do exactly what’s under the Marquis of Queensberry rules, unless he wants to lose a lot of cash,” Ranallo said.

From Los Angeles Times

"Marquis of Queensberry rules," said Fischer, in a low tone.

From Project Gutenberg

"We can't go by the Marquis of Queensberry rules," says Root, although he acknowledges sympathy for Bush and his impossible equation.

From Time Magazine Archive

"This game is not played by Marquis of Queensberry rules," said a Johnson adviser.

From Time Magazine Archive

Union publications are fighting with both fists�fighting in unity and sometimes with complete lack of regard for the Marquis of Queensberry rules .

From Time Magazine Archive