rules lawyer
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Noun[edit]
rules lawyer (plural rules lawyers)
- (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[edit]
rules lawyer (third-person singular simple present rules lawyers, present participle rules lawyering, simple past and past participle rules lawyered)
- (intransitive, slang, derogatory) To behave as a rules lawyer.
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- Often used in roleplaying games with complex rules such as Dungeons & Dragons.