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Discover LudwigThe phrase 'rule against' is correct and it can be used in both spoken and written English.
It means to pass a law or regulation that forbids or restricts something. For example: "The court ruled against the defendant, meaning they must pay the fine."
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The N.H.L. has no rule against icing.
And there's a rule against that.
Judges often rule against the government.
"If he's going to rule against us, rule against us.
"He could not rule against the army".
But there was a rule against that.
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Mark said that the company has no rule against competition with application devlopers.
His first goal: lobbying to change the International Olympic Committee's rule against corporate sponsorship.
Hanophy ruled against him.
The judge ruled against him.
(The court ruled against her).
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