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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The call is wildly harsh, but that’s how the rule book is written. —

Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 23 Nov. 2024 The media is well-advised to take a page from the judicial rule book and understand that more restrained reporting may serve the public better. —

Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 12 Oct. 2024 Twenty years after the film’s release, America not only accepts cancelling the political rule book, but Rock himself takes part in that negation. —

Armond White, National Review, 23 Oct. 2024 When Brad reveals details of his past, Sam discovers that real love doesn’t come with a rule book. —

Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rule book