rule-making
nounUK /ˈruːlˌmeɪkɪŋ/
US /ˈruːlˌmeɪkɪŋ/
Rule-making is the act of making new rules for people to follow.
The school council is in charge of rule-making for the playground.
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2. The process a government agency uses to create official regulations.
The agency announced a new rule-making to protect clean water.
3. The power of an organization to set its own internal rules.
The club's rule-making lets members vote on new policies.
4. The activity of deciding how a game or contest is played.
The referee joined the rule-making meeting before the tournament.