Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ground-rule
noun
/ˈɡraʊnd ruːl/
Definition
A ground rule is a guideline or principle that governs behavior, decisions, or actions in a specific context.
Examples
- Before starting the meeting, the team agreed on some ground rules to ensure everyone could participate freely.
- The referee explained the ground rules of the game to both teams before kickoff.
- In negotiations, setting ground rules can help to avoid misunderstandings later on.
Meaning
Ground rules establish expectations and limit, ensuring clarity and mutual understanding among participants in a discussion, negotiation, or game.
Synonyms
- guideline
- protocol
- principle
- convention
