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ground rule

noun

Definition of ground rule

as in rule

a statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity before the debate begins, let's lay out some ground rules

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Recent Examples of ground rule The official spoke on the condition anonymity on ground rules set by the White House. — CBS News, 13 June 2026 Bills were introduced in Springfield over the spring to impose ground rules on data center development. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026 The official, who briefed reporters on the condition of anonymity on ground rules set by the White House, said Trump also plans to meet on the sideline of the summit with the leaders of Egypt, Qatar and United Arab Emirates to discuss efforts to wind down the Iran war. — Munir Ahmed, Fortune, 11 June 2026 No lecture or strict ground rules are required. — Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for ground rule

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Phillips may no longer be the focus of the ethics inquiry, but he could still be asked to answer questions or supply documents as the committee determines if Collins violated any laws or rules.

— Tia Mitchell, AJC.com, 27 July 2026
Rule 10 - The Banana Ball challenge rule Each manager gets one challenge per game that can be used at any moment — and the challenge is kept if the manager was correct.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 27 July 2026

Definition of rule

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Over the previous two seasons, Villa and Chelsea have both incurred fines for breaching UEFA’s squad cost rules and have sailed close to the wind with profit and sustainability regulations (PSR).

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 22 July 2026
State level school vouchers have enjoyed a period of growth largely free from regulation and oversight, but the advent of federal vouchers has the potential to change that.

— Peter Greene, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of regulation

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Questions about building codes Climbing through the rubble, residents questioned online the viability of their homes.

— Syra Ortiz-Blanes, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026
More quietly, the city’s Buildings Department also relaxed its interpretation of the housing codes, allowing developers to do more with interior space.

— Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026

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In 2023, Paramount persuaded Republicans in Texas to provide a series of financially favorable changes to the state’s production laws.

— Rick Ellis, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Movie law conveniently parlays their lengthy sentence into a week’s work at the cheery, picturesque Burning Bush Camp, where supervising pastor Tom (Chris Klein) sportingly overlooks their dubious childcare creds and eccentric prayer style.

— Guy Lodge, Variety, 25 July 2026

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