competition rules
[kəm-ˈpe-tə-shən ˈrülz]
nounpl: competition rules
regras de competição
1. The set of official regulations and guidelines that govern how a competition or contest is conducted, including eligibility requirements, procedures, scoring, and penalties.
All participants must read the competition rules before entering the tournament.
Todos os participantes devem ler as regras de competição antes de entrar no torneio.
2. Formal standards that specify what is permitted and prohibited during competitive events to ensure fair play.
The competition rules were updated to prevent unfair advantages.
As regras de competição foram atualizadas para prevenir vantagens injustas.
3. Legal or organizational requirements that participants must follow to maintain their eligibility.
Violating competition rules can result in disqualification.
Violar as regras de competição pode resultar em desqualificação.
In both Brazilian and American sports culture, competition rules are taken seriously as they ensure fairness and integrity. Brazil has strong athletic traditions in football (soccer), volleyball, and martial arts where rule compliance is emphasized. In the USA, competition rules are fundamental to organized sports, academic competitions, and gaming. Understanding and respecting these rules is considered a mark of sportsmanship and professionalism.
Related Idioms & Phrases
follow the competition rules
bend the competition rules
break the competition rules
play by the rules
level playing field
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