house rule
noun
: a rule (as in a game) that applies only among a certain group or in a certain place
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As the sneak peek of the latest chapter of the horror-comedy anthology series kicks off, Schwimmer, 57, plays divorced dad Anthony — who is hosting his twin children, Cece and Devin, at his Gravesend, Brooklyn, home for the summer — ominously tells the kids his one house rule.
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Erin Clack, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
To read the chain's house rules, visit drafthouse.com/indianapolis/house-rules. Alamo Drafthouse age policy
Patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
—Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Nov. 2024
Young players can be motivated to keep playing more complex games, especially if parents create handicaps that help young kids excel or house rules that are designed for inclusive play.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 8 Jan. 2025
Change the Wall Your Bed Faces to Improve Your Space’s Feng Shui (and Prevent Bad Luck)
Q: How have your house rules changed since becoming a mom?
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2024
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Erin Clack, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
To read the chain's house rules, visit drafthouse.com/indianapolis/house-rules. Alamo Drafthouse age policy
Patrons under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
—Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Nov. 2024
Young players can be motivated to keep playing more complex games, especially if parents create handicaps that help young kids excel or house rules that are designed for inclusive play.
—Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 8 Jan. 2025
Change the Wall Your Bed Faces to Improve Your Space’s Feng Shui (and Prevent Bad Luck)
Q: How have your house rules changed since becoming a mom?
—Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for house rule
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“House rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/house%20rule. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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