Practice and Rule

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Practice noun - A private performance or session in preparation for a public appearance.

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Rule is a synonym for practice in custom topic. In some cases you can use "Rule" instead a noun "Practice", when it comes to topics like routine.

Rule noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.

Usage example: read the rules that are posted before you use the pool

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Practice is a synonym for rule in custom topic. You can use "Practice" instead a noun "Rule", if it concerns topics such as method, procedure.

Nearby Words: ruling, ruler, ruled

old	old practice	old rule
particular	particular practice	particular rule
similar	similar practice	similar rule
normal	normal practice	normal rule
Other adjectives: usual, common, specific, standard, legal, popular, actual, real, hard, little, new, accepted, general, universal, roman.

In practice, most GMs institute a house rule equivalent to the D&D 3.0 "Roll 4d6 and drop the lowest" rule.

Source: Honest Rolls Character
Modern bowlers, particularly spin bowlers, often exploit the rule to get a batsman out LBW without him ever intending to get his leg in the way, and batting practice has responded similarly.

Source: Metagame
We have yet to see an example of anyone following this rule in practice: Emil in particular usually does the exact opposite, probably with good cause.

Source: Rule Number One

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