Expectations
Rules and expectations are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rules" instead a noun "Expectations".
Rules
Expectations and rules are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Expectations" instead a noun "Rules".
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The narration frames it in terms of her freeing herself from others' rules and expectations, but it notes that she did just kill a worn-out old man who no longer posed a threat to her.
- The protagonist(s) must stay within this character's rules and expectations so as to not suffer the wrath of etiquette, thus this character becomes a crippling obstacle to the goal which would otherwise be easily attainable.
Source: Etiquette Nazi - Rumil is a divine prophet who defies all expectations of what a prophet should be, including abolishing many of the rules her followers established for themselves.
Source: Literature / The Second Gate
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