deadlinerules
nounUK /ˈdɛdlaɪn ruːlz/
US /ˈdɛdlaɪn ruːlz/
Rules about finishing things by a certain time.
Our teacher posted the deadlinerules for the science project on the board.
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2. Guidelines for what happens when work is turned in late.
The deadlinerules say late homework loses ten points.
3. A set of strict time limits for a contest or event.
The contest deadlinerules mean no entries after Friday at noon.
4. Informal rules a group follows to stay on schedule.
Our club's deadlinerules keep meetings from running too long.