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work–to–rule
noun
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
noun
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
noun
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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