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
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Inspired by watching Aussie Rules during his time down under, he prioritised kicking accuracy, asking players to try to catch the ball above their head under the high ball.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Rules evolve, eligibility criteria change, rebalancing schedules shift and the IPO process gets revised.
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
“Vivos has prided itself on the ability of members to coexist with each other and within the confines of the Rules and Regulations,” it said in an email to lessees.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Rules and regulation and order were necessary, the residents assured each other, in order to keep their community both unified and beautiful.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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