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ground rule

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Usually ground rules. basic or governing principles of conduct in any situation or field of endeavor.
the ground rules of press conferences.
Sports.��any of certain rules specially adopted, as in baseball and softball, for dealing with situations or circumstances arising chiefly from the particular nature of the playing area or the interference of spectators.

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An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

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He referred to the lack of pre-bout meeting between the fighters, referee and coaches to lay down the "ground rules" for the bout.

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“There are going to be some ground rules,” he said.

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In 2023, the Recording Academy laid out ground rules for how music can incorporate artificial intelligence and still be eligible for awards.

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First, the ground rules: you stick to a healthy diet with no cheat meals or alcohol.

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“It’s a church and sanctuary, and we want it to be respected,” she told the audience in Spanish before laying out the ground rules.

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