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rulebook
This term refers to both a physical volume and a conceptual framework of regulations. When used to describe a physical book, it is a literal reference to the printed laws of a sport or game. When used figuratively, it describes a rigid adherence to protocol or a systemic set of expectations within a professional or social environment.
In a professional context, "throwing out the rulebook" is a common expression meaning to abandon traditional methods in favor of a completely new or unconventional approach. The word often carries a connotation of rigidity or bureaucracy, especially when someone is described as "following the rulebook to the letter," implying a lack of flexibility or nuance in decision-making.
Meanings
A set of established guidelines or a strict code of conduct that governs how a particular activity is performed.
The company operates by a strict rulebook that leaves little room for individual discretion.
Examples
Please check the rulebook to see if that move is legal.
I need to find the official rulebook for this board game.
The company rulebook clearly states that smoking is prohibited on campus.
He does everything by the rulebook and never takes risks.
He does everything by the rulebook and never takes risks.
Wait, is that actually in the rulebook or are you just making it up?
The guild has a strict rulebook that every new adventurer must follow.
I wonder if there is a rulebook for how to handle a first date.
The referee consulted the rulebook before making the final decision.