running rule
1Running up the score — In sport in the United States, running up the score is continuing to play hard to score more points after the opposing player or team has already conceded enough to make victory practically certain. In most circumstances it is considered poor… …
2Rule of Saint Benedict — The Rule of Saint Benedict ( Regula Benedicti ) is a book of precepts written by St. Benedict of Nursia for monks living in community under the authority of an abbot. Since about the 7th century it has also been adopted by communities of women.… …
3Rule of tincture — The first rule of heraldry is the rule of tincture: metal should not be put on metal, nor colour on colour (Humphrey Llwyd, 1568). This means that or and argent (gold and silver, which are represented by yellow and white) may not be placed on… …
4Rule in Clayton's Case — The rule in Clayton s Case (or, to give it its full legal name and citation: Devaynes v Noble (Clayton s Case) (1816) 1 Mer 572) is a common law presumption in relation to the distribution of monies from a bank account. The rule is based upon the …
5rule — n 1. principle, tenet, law, precept; regulation, ordinance, bylaw, statute; control, restriction, ban, embargo, prohibition; mandate, commandment, directive, order, court order. 2. standard, guide, guideline; basic rule, Inf. rule of the road,… …
6Running out the clock — In sports, running out the clock refers to the practice of a winning team allowing the clock to expire through a series of pre selected plays, either to preserve a lead or hasten the end of a one sided contest. American football In American… …
7Rule of avoidance — The rule of avoidance was a rule employed in the Sui Dynasty in China for the appointment of officials. A system similar to this was adopted by Emperor Akbar of the Mughal Empire to prevent corruption and favoritism. It is also an entirely… …
8Running from the Deity — infobox Book | name = Running from the Deity author = Alan Dean Foster country = United States language = English translator = cover artist = Robert Hunt genre = Science fiction novel publisher = Del Rey Books release date = 2005 media type =… …
9Three seconds rule — The three seconds rule requires that in basketball, a player shall not remain in the opponents restricted area for more than three consecutive seconds while his team is in control of a live ball in the frontcourt and the game clock is… …
10Draw reins and running reins — Running reins, a style also sometimes called a German martingale or Market Harborough. Horse is also wearing a tongue tie, which is not usually standard equipment. Draw reins and running reins are pieces of riding equipment used for training that …
