canceledrule
nounUK /ˈkænsəld ruːl/
US /ˈkænsəld ruːl/
A canceled rule is a rule that someone has stopped, so it is not a rule anymore.
The teacher said the no-running rule was a canceledrule, so we could play tag in the gym.
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2. A game rule that players agree to ignore for one round.
We called a canceledrule on the silly hat rule and kept playing.
3. A sign or note that shows an old rule no longer counts.
The canceledrule on the board told everyone the old bedtime rule was gone.
4. A rule that was taken back after people said it was unfair.
The canceledrule about no snacks was removed after the class voted.