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Synonyms of ground rule
a statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity
- before the debate begins, let's lay out some ground rules
Synonyms for ground rule
- bylaw,
- reg,
- regulation,
- rule
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The first known use of ground rule was in 1890
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