Rules

British

/ ruːlz /

plural noun

short for Australian Rules
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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Rules, regulations, paperwork, escrow practices, fees, taxes and inheritance laws can differ wildly depending on the country and even the region.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

She made her Broadway debut in 1974, appearing in brief productions of “Love for Love” and “The Rules of the Game.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Rules of engagement are typically in place to avoid unnecessary civilian casualties, abide by international law, and prevent friendly-fire incidents.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

Appeared in the March 5, 2026, print edition as 'The New Israeli Rules of Engagement'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

New Rules You getfive TV minutes for each page read.

From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander

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