remain-hererule
nounUK /rɪˈmeɪn hɪə ruːl/
US /rɪˈmeɪn hɪr ruːl/
A rule that says you must stay where you are.
The teacher made a remain-hererule so nobody left the classroom during the test.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A game rule that keeps players in one spot.
In this tag game, the remain-hererule means you can't move your feet.
3. A safety instruction to stay in a safe place.
During the fire drill, the remain-hererule kept everyone on the field.
4. A promise to stay in one place until someone returns.
She followed the remain-hererule and waited by the gate for her mom.