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
Example Sentences
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“No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention,” the 2020 book Hastings wrote with journalist Erin Meyer, describes how he initially opposed allowing users to download films and television programs to watch later.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026
The concept was a central theme of his 2020 book “No Rules Rules: Netflix and the Culture of Reinvention,” written with business professor Erin Meyer.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026
Rules for university admissions can vary by province; in one model used in Shanghai, a student can apply for up to 96 majors.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 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
“And we’ll be sure to make that point clear when we ask for permission. Rules are rules, Amari. If an emergency session is called, we could probably have an answer in about twenty-four hours.”
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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