subrule
English
Etymology
sub- + rule
Noun
subrule (plural subrules)
- A narrow rule which defines the specific meaning of a broader rule
- 2009, January 8, “Michelle Slatalla”, in Two Can Play That Game:
- This led to a set of rules (play cannot begin before crossing East Blithedale Avenue), then subrules ("crossing" means reaching the always arguable halfway point of the avenue) […] .
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