ground rule
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ground rule
noun
plural
ground rules
ground rule
noun
plural
ground rules
Britannica Dictionary definition of GROUND RULE
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1
:
a basic rule about what should be done in a particular situation, event, etc.
— usually plural
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We need to lay out the ground rules for tonight's meeting.
2
chiefly US, sports
:
a special rule about how a game is played on a particular field, court, or course
— usually plural
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The coaches and umpires discussed the ground rules.
