supportingrule
nounUK /səˈpɔːtɪŋ ruːl/
US /səˈpɔːrtɪŋ ruːl/
A supporting rule is a rule that helps another rule work or keeps it strong.
The teacher added a supporting rule to help everyone share the toys fairly.
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2. A rule that gives extra help or backup to a main rule.
The supporting rule made sure the main rule was easy to follow.
3. A small rule that keeps a bigger plan working well.
Each supporting rule helped the game run smoothly.
4. A rule that holds something up or keeps it steady.
The supporting rule kept the tower of blocks from falling.