noun
- secondary rules that operate under or supplement main rules
Usage: technical; formal
Examples
- The game has several subrules that apply only in special circumstances.
- Legal subrules often clarify how the main statute should be interpreted.
- The committee established subrules to govern the voting process.
- These subrules help determine exceptions to the general policy.
- Administrative subrules provide detailed guidance for implementation.
- The organization’s subrules address conflicts between departments.