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definite rules

[ˈdɛfɪnɪt ruːlz]
noun phrase
regras definidas
1. Clear, specific, and fixed regulations or guidelines that are established and must be followed without ambiguity
The school has definite rules about uniform dress code.
A escola tem regras definidas sobre o código de vestuário uniforme.
2. Explicit standards or principles that leave no room for interpretation or exception
In chess, there are definite rules that govern how each piece moves.
No xadrez, existem regras definidas que governam como cada peça se move.
Synonyms
fixed rulesset rulesestablished rulesclear rulesspecific rules
Antonyms
vague rulesunclear rulesambiguous rulesflexible rulesloose guidelines

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
regras definidas
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
regras definidas
Standard business and formal usage
Portugal
regras definidas
Identical usage to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

follow the rules
break the rules
stick to the rules
lay down the rules
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