What does subrule mean?
Subrule means A narrow rule which defines the specific meaning of a broader rule.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
A narrow rule which defines the specific meaning of a broader rule.
This led to a set of rules (play cannot begin before crossing East Blithedale Avenue), then subrules ("crossing" means reaching the always arguable halfway point of the avenue) […
Use subrule when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Subrule means A narrow rule which defines the specific meaning of a broader rule.
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
This led to a set of rules (play cannot begin before crossing East Blithedale Avenue), then subrules ("crossing" means reaching the always arguable halfway point of the avenue) […
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