rule book
noun
: a book that contains the official set of rules that must be followed in a game, job, etc.
always carries the rule book in his back pocket to every game
also
: the rules in such a book
The rule book says that once the puck fully crosses the line it is a goal.
—often used figuratively He's a maverick when it comes to decorating, throwing away the rule book.
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Here’s a rule book [throws up his arm] — out the window.
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Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2025
In 2022, Sweden became the first country to introduce body checking to its premier women’s league, bringing its rule book closer to men’s hockey even though hockey’s world governing body does not formally allow the practice because of safety concerns.
—Steve Douglas, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
To further illustrate these rulings, the NFL has a video rule book that shows examples and what the ruling would be in each scenario.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
The organization also noted that Sainz’s stomach issue was verified by a doctor, reducing the fine from €60,000 ($66,000) as laid out in the rule book.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
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Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2025
In 2022, Sweden became the first country to introduce body checking to its premier women’s league, bringing its rule book closer to men’s hockey even though hockey’s world governing body does not formally allow the practice because of safety concerns.
—Steve Douglas, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
To further illustrate these rulings, the NFL has a video rule book that shows examples and what the ruling would be in each scenario.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
The organization also noted that Sainz’s stomach issue was verified by a doctor, reducing the fine from €60,000 ($66,000) as laid out in the rule book.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
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“Rule book.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rule%20book. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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