fixed-location rule
nounUK /fɪkst ləʊˈkeɪʃən ruːl/
US /fɪkst loʊˈkeɪʃən ruːl/
A fixed-location rule is a rule that says something must stay in one exact spot.
The fixed-location rule means the fire extinguisher always stays by the door.
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2. A regulation requiring equipment to be installed at a designated permanent site.
Under the fixed-location rule, the generator must be bolted to the concrete pad.
3. A game rule that keeps a piece or player in one square or area.
The fixed-location rule stops players from moving their base once the game begins.
4. A workplace policy that assigns an employee to one specific workstation.
The fixed-location rule keeps each technician at the same bench all shift.