houserules
nounUK /ˈhaʊs.ruːlz/
US /ˈhaʊs.ruːlz/
Rules that everyone in a home or game must follow.
The family made houserules about bedtime and screen time.
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2. Extra rules players agree on in a board game or card game.
We added houserules so everyone gets a free turn at the start.
3. Informal rules used in a club, school, or workplace instead of official ones.
The club's houserules say you must clean up after yourself.
4. Rules a landlord sets for people living in a rented place.
The houserules forbid pets and loud music after ten.