rules

affecting everyone or everything equally

the best or most reliable example of its kind

a situation that is unclear or not covered by clear rules

the most important rule or principle to follow

a rough, practical guideline based on experience rather than exact measurement

to get into trouble with someone or break a rule or law

to meet all the required conditions or do things just to satisfy rules

a no-win situation in which every possible solution is blocked by the very rules of the problem

strictly following the rules or official procedures

excessive bureaucracy and official rules

completely impossible or not permitted

not working properly

behaving or speaking beyond acceptable limits

used to say that someone deserves the unpleasant result they received

a recognized sign that an authority accepts, supports, or endorses something

behave with more freedom or authority than is acceptable, often without permission

choose the safer course when uncertainty makes either option imperfect

a person or thing considered an acceptable target for pursuit or criticism

accept an offer exactly as presented or reject it entirely

to maintain a position, decision, or principle despite pressure

fully settled and clear, with little room for debate or alteration

kept securely locked away so that access or escape is prevented

To judge something negatively or regard it with doubt or disapproval.

With no limits or restrictions on how a contest, argument, or conflict is conducted.

To understand the true situation, including its rules, risks, or likely consequences.

Completely unacceptable by ordinary moral or social standards.

to state rules firmly and make clear that they are not open to negotiation

engaged in behavior that is mischievous, dishonest, or otherwise wrong

to commit yourself formally by signing an agreement

to obey or accept the rules and expectations set by a group or authority

to pretend not to notice misconduct or another troubling situation

given freely, with nothing expected in return and no concealed restrictions

something made more tempting by being off-limits or socially taboo

unfair, dishonorable, or contrary to accepted standards of behavior