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rules lawyers

rules lawyers is the plural of rules lawyer.

rules lawyers is the third-person singular simple present indicative of rules lawyer.

Meaning of rules lawyer

Noun

rules lawyer (plural rules lawyers)

  1. (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.

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Questions about rules lawyers

What is rules lawyers the plural of?
Rules lawyers is the plural of rules lawyer.

Words near rules lawyers in the dictionary

  1. rules in
  2. rules is rules
  3. rules lawyer
  4. rules lawyered
  5. rules lawyering
  6. rules lawyers
  7. rules nisi
  8. rules of decision
  9. rules of engagement
  10. rules of order
  11. rules of the game

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