yes-norule

noun
UK /ˌjesˈnəʊruːl/
US /ˌjesˈnoʊruːl/

A yes-norule is a rule that says you can say yes or no.

The teacher made a yes-norule so we could choose our own game.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A game where players may answer yes or no to any question.

We played yes-norule at recess and everyone laughed.

3. A sign that shows both yes and no are allowed.

The yes-norule on the door meant we could come in or stay out.

4. A way of deciding that lets each person pick yes or no.

With a yes-norule, nobody has to agree with the group.