Rules

British  

/ ruːlz /

plural noun

1. short for Australian Rules

2. 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

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Example Sentences

In Washington, the reaction was muted, a signal that Manus’s moves to avoid violating U.S. rules that restrict outbound investments in key technologies eased concern about its China ties.

From The Wall Street Journal

Shortly afterward, the Treasury Department began reviewing whether the funding round ran afoul of rules banning investments in critical technologies for countries that pose national-security risks, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Sacramento rules amounted to a national mandate for electric cars because the California vehicle market is so large.

From The Wall Street Journal

According to CIF rules, players who transfer and physically move along with their family are eligible immediately to play at the new school.

From Los Angeles Times

Gilly Perkins, from the Sunbed Association, said professional tanning salons follow "strict" safety rules, promoting moderation, staff training, and customer education, making controlled sunbed use safer than unregulated sunbathing.

From BBC