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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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
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
Powell’s radio voice was tense in Donovan’s ear: “Now, look, let’s start with the three fundamental Rules of Robotics—the three rules that are built most deeply into a robot’s positronic brain.”
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
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