🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

公式規則集

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kōshiki kisokusyū

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Hoyle/hɔɪl/
nounCEFR C2 (Proficient)Top #14500 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"それは公式規則集に従った正しい手順です。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An authoritative book of rules for card games or other games.

    "According to Hoyle, you must follow suit if you are able."
  2. 2

    An authoritative source or established rule for conducting any activity properly.

    "We need to run this project strictly by the Hoyle to avoid any compliance issues."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the proper name of Edmond Hoyle (1672–1769), an English writer who established the authoritative rules for various card games. Over time, his surname became a generic eponym and standard authority for the established rules of any game or activity.

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