The defense argued that, under the McNaughton rules, his actions could not be attributed to criminal intent because a mental disease had impaired his ability to know the nature and quality of the act or to know that it was wrong.

At the office, people often follow unspoken rules about who speaks first in meetings.

In every workplace there are unwritten rules that often determine who gets promoted.

During the dispute, several departments initiated work-to-rules to pressure management without calling a formal strike.

Before the tournament, the coach explained the new batter rules to the team.

When mob rules take over a city, justice and order quickly collapse.

The university's gag rules sparked a heated debate about academic freedom.

The committee rules OK the proposal despite public criticism.

The committee reviewed the composing rules before approving the final draft.

Please review the space rules posted by the building manager before moving in.