Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

work rule

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.90 in modern English

Syllables: work rule
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A stipulation in a contract that limits how managers may direct workers.

Example Sentences

"Although Rigoglioso paints the union as an outside third party which can arbitrarily impose workrules, the ultimate power of any union is with the people in the workplace."

Inflected Forms

work rules (plural) workrule (alternative)

Questions

What does work rule mean?: A stipulation in a contract that limits how managers may direct workers.

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