Synonyms

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 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

Rules around the promotion irritated customers and servers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Dua Lipa is one of the world's most successful pop artists, with global hits including New Rules, Don't Start Now and Levitating.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

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

Then I sat back and waited for Nan to quote one of our Relocation Rules or some artist.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry

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