Definition Dictionary

To reject or reverse a decision through superior authority.

Extremely harmful or intensely hostile.

Agreement with a rule, standard, or stated requirement.

The act of following a principle, rule, or plan closely.

Based on individual choice or whim rather than a consistent reason or rule.

To get around a difficulty, obstacle, or rule.

The act of following a request, rule, or requirement.

Required rather than optional, usually by a rule or authority.

To act in accordance with a rule, standard, or accepted pattern.

Agreement with an established rule, pattern, or social expectation.

Failing to fulfill a duty or violating a rule or law.

Accepted rules of polite or appropriate conduct in a particular setting.

A violation of a right, rule, or agreement.

To call upon a rule, authority, or example for support or effect.

A less strict or severe approach to rules or punishment.

Required by a rule, instruction, or authority.

Preoccupied with judging conduct by moral rules, often in a self-righteous or overbearing way.

Required by a rule, duty, or established expectation.

Overly concerned with minor details, rules, or displaying learning.

To prevent something or rule out its possibility.

Very attentive to details of conduct, rules, or formalities.

To formally cancel or withdraw a rule, agreement, or decision.

Official authorization; also a penalty used to enforce a rule.

A severe criticism or a restrictive rule.