forcedrule
nounUK /fɔːst ruːl/
US /fɔːrst ruːl/
A rule that someone makes you follow even if you do not want to.
The teacher's forcedrule about no talking made the class very quiet.
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2. A law or regulation put in place by force rather than agreement.
The new forcedrule was unpopular but everyone had to obey it.
3. A strict instruction that leaves no room for choice.
Wearing a helmet became a forcedrule at the skate park.
4. A decision made by someone in power and given to others to follow.
The principal announced a forcedrule that all bags must be kept in lockers.