preplannedruling
nounUK /ˌpriːˈplænd ˈruːlɪŋ/
US /ˌpriːˈplænd ˈruːlɪŋ/
A decision that someone made before the game or event even started.
The referee's preplannedruling meant the players knew the answer before they asked.
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2. A rule made in advance by a group or leader.
The club's preplannedruling said no snacks during meetings.
3. An official answer decided before a question is asked.
The teacher gave a preplannedruling about late homework.
4. A choice fixed ahead of time so no one has to debate it later.
Their preplannedruling saved time during the big family dinner.