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
He later joined “Road Rules: All Stars,” where he met his future wife Rachel Campos-Duffy.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 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
Mahmood will introduce new legislation to stop the issuing of visas through an Immigration Rules change on Thursday 5 March.
From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026
The first thing to worry about was Rules and Things number 547, or something, that was the one about when a adult tells you, “Don’t worry.”
From "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Paul Curtis
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