fair-sharerule
nounUK /feə ʃeə ruːl/
US /fer ʃer ruːl/
A fair-share rule is a rule that says everyone gets the same amount.
The teacher made a fair-share rule so each child got two cookies.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A rule that says everyone must do the same amount of work.
Our fair-share rule means we all take turns washing the dishes.
3. A rule that says everyone gets a turn to use something.
The fair-share rule for the swing means each kid swings for five minutes.
4. A rule that says costs or treats are split equally among people.
By the fair-share rule, we each paid two dollars for the pizza.