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rule-governed

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I'd also say that anyone training only sporting, rule-governed elements of fighting is in a great position compared to someone who has zero experience, but will encounter some very unexpected situations when a bar brawl kicks off. So how about this: we're all right and wrong in some measures, depending on the context?

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according to custom or rule or natural law

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adjective

according to custom or rule or natural law

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adjective

according to custom or rule or natural law

See also: lawful

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I'd also say that anyone training only sporting, rule-governed elements of fighting is in a great position compared to someone who has zero experience, but will encounter some very unexpected situations when a bar brawl kicks off. So how about this: we're all right and wrong in some measures, depending on the context?

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How do you use rule-governed in a sentence?

I'd also say that anyone training only sporting, rule-governed elements of fighting is in a great position compared to someone who has zero experience, but will encounter some very unexpected situations when a bar brawl kicks off. So how about this: we're all right and wrong in some measures, depending on the context?

What does rule-governed mean?

according to custom or rule or natural law

What part of speech is rule-governed?

rule-governed is commonly used as adjective.