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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rule of engagement

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.22 in modern English

Syllables
rule of en-gage-ment
IPA
23
Scrabble Score
16
Letters
3
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An internal rule among a military, police, etc. force defining the circumstances in which and manner with which to use force.

noun

An implied set of rules for when to undertake a certain approach.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

rules of engagement (plural)

Questions

What does rule of engagement mean?
An internal rule among a military, police, etc. force defining the circumstances in which and manner with which to use force.

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