Limits
Rule
Rule noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.
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Maybe the heroes have found some rule stating that the power in question has limits or a Necessary Drawback, and then proceed to exploit it ruthlessly.
Source: Did You Just Punch Out Cthulhu? - She even recites the specific rule, noting that while there are limits on what kind of socks can be worn, stockings are allowed as an alternative and there are no such limitations for them.
Source: Loophole Abuse / Web Comics - However, there seems to be an unspoken rule that naming characters after pre-existing Vocaloids or VIPPERloids is off limits.
Source: Music / UTAU
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