Common collocations with rule in American Collocation

There are no hard and fast rules as to how risk assessments should be carried out.

In racing there are strict rules about the length, width and weight of your boat.

Many consumers still don’t follow basic hygiene rules.

The golden rule is that you can make good soup only from good ingredients.

Obviously every situation is different but there are some general rules to follow.

These principles appeal to basic concepts rather than spelling out detailed rules.

This is a simple guide to the complex new rules governing the licensing of bars and clubs.

It is important to set clear ground rules at the start.

Each match was played according to normal indoor cricket rules.

Each chapter presents the applicable grammar rule followed by examples.

Under current rules they must wait six months before they are eligible for benefits.

Their aim was to make sure countries abided by agreed rules.

Click this link for a summary of the new pension rules.

In some cases special rules apply which mean that backpay can be claimed.

Good manners, unlike the arbitrary rules of etiquette, do not change with the times.

There is an unwritten wedding rule that no one should look more beautiful than the bride.

The vast majority of the grammatical rules used by Shakespeare still apply now.

You need to make sure that the children obey the school rules.

Those who persist in breaking the club rules will be asked to leave.

Schools must set and enforce clear rules on lateness, absence and bullying.

We are merely seeking justice within the rules laid down by the legal system.

We propose to amend the rules for elections to the Assembly.

She warned her not to bend the rules for her own benefit.

Should trade rules be tightened to protect poorer countries?

The booklet clearly explains the rules of the game.

We are proposing new rules on the disclosure of personal information.