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rule of the road


rule of the road

Definition of RULE OF THE ROAD

:  a customary practice (as driving always on a particular side of the road or yielding the right of way) developed in the interest of safety and often subsequently reinforced by law; especially :  any of the rules making up a code governing ships in matters relating to mutual safety

First Known Use of RULE OF THE ROAD

1871

Rhymes with RULE OF THE ROAD

area code, genetic code, genetic load, tobacco road, Wilderness Road

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