timingrules

noun
UK /ˈtaɪmɪŋ ruːlz/
US /ˈtaɪmɪŋ ruːlz/

Rules that tell you when things should happen.

The game has timing rules that say when each player can move.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Guidelines about how long something may take.

The timing rules for the test give you one hour.

3. Instructions about the right moment to do something.

Follow the timing rules to add the ingredients at the right time.

4. Rules that keep events happening in the correct order.

The timing rules make sure the parade floats go one after another.