Definition of work-to-rule
:the practice of working to the strictest interpretation of the rules as a job action
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First Known Use of work-to-rule
1920
WORK-TO-RULE Defined for English Language Learners
work-to-rule
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Definition of work-to-rule for English Language Learners
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: the practice by workers of refusing to do any work that is not strictly required as a part of their jobs in order to protest something (such as unfair working conditions)
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work-to-rule
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legal Definition of work-to-rule
:the practice of working to the strictest interpretation of the rules as a job action
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