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eggshell rules

eggshell rules is the plural of eggshell rule.

Meaning of eggshell rule

Noun

eggshell rule (plural eggshell rules)

  1. The common-law rule according to which the unexpected frailty of an injured person is not a valid defense to the seriousness of any injury caused to them.
    Synonyms:
    thin skull rule

Questions about eggshell rules

What is eggshell rules the plural of?
Eggshell rules is the plural of eggshell rule.

Words near eggshell rules in the dictionary

  1. eggshaped
  2. eggshell
  3. eggshell blue
  4. eggshell blues
  5. eggshell rule
  6. eggshell rules
  7. eggshellful
  8. eggshellfuls
  9. eggshells
  10. eggshellsful
  11. eggsperience

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