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indefinite rules

[ɪnˈdɛfɪnət ruːlz]
noun phrase
regras indefinidas
1. Rules or guidelines that lack clear, specific, or precise definition; regulations that are vague, ambiguous, or not clearly established
The company's indefinite rules about dress code led to confusion among employees.
As regras indefinidas da empresa sobre código de vestuário geraram confusão entre os funcionários.
2. In grammar, rules that do not specify exact boundaries or conditions for application
Indefinite rules in language learning can make it difficult for students to understand when to apply certain grammatical structures.
Regras indefinidas no aprendizado de língua podem dificultar o entendimento dos alunos sobre quando aplicar certas estruturas gramaticais.
Synonyms
vague rulesambiguous rulesunclear rulesimprecise rulesunspecified rules
Antonyms
definite rulesclear rulesspecific rulesprecise ruleswell-defined rules

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
regras indefinidas
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
regras indefinidas
Common business and academic usage
Portugal
regras indefinidas
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

rules of the game
move the goalposts
break the rules
play by the rules
gray area
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