rules lawyer

English

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Noun

rules lawyer (plural rules lawyers)

  1. (slang, derogatory) Someone who attempts to take advantage of a given set of rules, usually by using an overly-literal interpretation that is contrary to their intent, or by selectively choosing which rules take precedence in a given situation.

Verb

rules lawyer (third-person singular simple present rules lawyers, present participle rules lawyering, simple past and past participle rules lawyered)

  1. (intransitive, slang, derogatory) To behave as a rules lawyer.

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