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Definition of “the Rules”

the Rules

Definitions

  1. (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 Including 'the Rules'

All the Rules of Engagement given to us by the UN had been applied.
Stewart, Bob (Lt-Col) Broken Lives
England's first champion female jockey, who was determined to ride a winner after changes to the Rules of Racing.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)
I made a mental note to tighten up the clause in the Rules about paramilitaries, and to add a sub-clause relating to drowsiness.
David Cavanagh MUSIC FOR BOYS (2003)
It was a pity I hadn't observed the Rules fifteen minutes earlier -- it was a bit late to be complying with them now.
David Cavanagh MUSIC FOR BOYS (2003)
On the small screen watch out for new BBC Wales drama Outside the Rules with Daniela Nardini as a forensic psychiatrist.
Times, Sunday Times (2001)
There are feuds and fights hidden under all the Rules of Order.
Globe and Mail (2003)
There is nothing in the Rules of Robotics that makes any allowance for human guilt.
Asimov, Isaac The Complete Stories Volume 2
Unlike for a lost ball, there seems to be nothing in the Rules of Golf to determine how long you can spend looking for a lost club.
Irish Times (2002)

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