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rules lawyer en · NOUN

Pronunciation

(Australia) audio

Meanings

(derogatory, slang) Someone who attempts to take advantage of a given set of rules, usually by using an overly-literal interpretation that is contrary to their intent, or by selectively choosing which rules take precedence in a given situation.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
rules lawyers	Number=Plur		lexicographic

rules lawyer en · VERB

Pronunciation

(Australia) audio

Meanings

(derogatory, intransitive, slang) To behave as a rules lawyer.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
rules-lawyer		alternative	lexicographic
rules lawyers	Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres		lexicographic
rules lawyered	Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
rules lawyered	Tense=Past		lexicographic
rules lawyering	Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic

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