standing rules
nounUK /ˈstændɪŋ ruːlz/
US /ˈstændɪŋ ruːlz/
Rules that stay the same and must always be followed.
The standing rules of the club say we must be kind to everyone.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Official rules that a group or organization always uses.
The committee follows its standing rules at every meeting.
3. Rules that are not temporary and keep applying over time.
Wearing a helmet is a standing rule at the skate park.
4. A set of rules for how meetings are run.
The chairperson read the standing rules before the vote.