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rulebook
rule·book [ rl bk ] (plural rule·books)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. publication containing rules of activity: a book or pamphlet containing the official rules of a game, sport, organization, or job
2. approved way of doing something: the strictly correct or orthodox way of doing something
doing everything by the rulebook
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