rules of order

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Noun1.rules of order - a body of rules followed by an assembly
parliamentary law, parliamentary procedure, order
prescript, rule - prescribed guide for conduct or action
interpellation - (parliament) a parliamentary procedure of demanding that a government official explain some act or policy
standing order - a rule of order permanently in force
cloture, gag law, gag rule, closure - a rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body
point of order - a question as to whether the current proceedings are allowed by parliamentary procedure
previous question - a motion calling for an immediate vote on the main question under discussion by a deliberative assembly
mover, proposer - (parliamentary procedure) someone who makes a formal motion
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Within rule 2-9.6, adds to the requirement that the bar follow Robert's Rules of Order an exception for electronic meetings and other provisions in rules of order in the standing board policies.
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WITH reference to the enquiry at Hillsborough, the FA should be brought to face the full enquiry panel as are the police, as it was responsible for the organisation of the game under their rules of order and safety for spectators, along with the decision to play at Hillsborough.
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