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Discover LudwigThe phrase "adopted a rule" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to the act of formally accepting or implementing a specific guideline or regulation.
Example: "The committee adopted a rule to ensure all members participate in the decision-making process."
Alternatives: "established a guideline" or "implemented a policy."
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The European Union recently adopted a rule prohibiting airport body scanners that use X-ray technology.
The Clinton administration adopted a rule severely limiting tracking on federal Web sites.
In 2010, FCC adopted a rule that required ISPs to treat all Internet traffic equally, also known as "net neutrality".
Some lower courts have adopted a rule that is similar to the one that we recognize today.
Instead, it adopted a rule of construction to make it clear that manufacturers remain responsible for updating their labels.
In February the FASB's European counterpart adopted a rule requiring stock options to be treated as a cost.
The board also adopted a rule prohibiting the use of clenbuterol — a bronchodilator — within 21 days of a race.
Komen recently adopted a rule that grant recipients cannot be the targets of state or Congressional investigations.
The schedule was changed for the team, but tournament organizers later adopted a rule against making special exceptions.
Detroit's six bankruptcy judges have adopted a rule that could appeal to both the automakers' management and the Obama administration.
At the same time, the IUPAC committee adopted a rule that no element can be named after a living person.
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