system of rules

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noun

a complex of methods or rules governing behavior
- they have to operate under a system they oppose
- that language has a complex system for indicating gender
• Syn:
system
• Hypernyms:
method
• Hyponyms:
accounting, discipline, frame of reference, frame, gambling system,
government, honor system, logic, logical system, system of logic, merit system,
point system, spoils system, organon, program, programme, theosophy,
anthroposophy, theology, theological system, ethic, ethical code