ground rule
noun
1
: a sports rule adopted to modify play on a particular field, court, or course
2
: a rule of procedure
ground rules for selecting a superintendent—
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Examples of ground rule in a Sentence
before the debate begins, let's lay out some ground rules
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Trump admitted before the debate to having concerns about the lack of audience to read and acknowledged these were the Biden camp’s ground rules.
—W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 July 2024
For leaders looking to make the most of AI while also protecting themselves, these ground rules prove essential but are just a foundation from which to begin.
—Jason Peterson, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2024
Miranda Lambert is setting some ground rules for fans who want to fight at her shows.
—Chris Barilla, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
While Trump is taking a risk by jumping at the chance to debate Biden regardless of moderators or ground rules, Thursday night’s showdown is no sure bet for the sitting president either.
—W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 June 2024
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W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 July 2024
For leaders looking to make the most of AI while also protecting themselves, these ground rules prove essential but are just a foundation from which to begin.
—Jason Peterson, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2024
Miranda Lambert is setting some ground rules for fans who want to fight at her shows.
—Chris Barilla, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024
While Trump is taking a risk by jumping at the chance to debate Biden regardless of moderators or ground rules, Thursday night’s showdown is no sure bet for the sitting president either.
—W. James Antle Iii, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 June 2024
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“Ground rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ground%20rule. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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