Sports Rules And Regulations

verb to give permission for something to happen or to do something

• Only authorized personnel are allowed to access the restricted area.
• You're allowed to bring a guest to the party.
• I wasn't allowed to go out last night, my parents grounded me.
• Her creativity knows no bounds; she allows her imagination to run wild.

verb to prohibit or forbid something from happening

adjective prevented from entering or participating

• The entrance to the building was barred due to a security threat.
• They barred me from entering the party because I forgot my invitation.
• I got barred from the club for causing a disturbance.
• Her fear of failure barred her from taking risks in her career.

noun the action of conceding or granting something

• The company made a concession to the union by agreeing to increase wages.
• I managed to get a concession on the price of the car by negotiating with the salesman.
• I scored a sweet concession on these concert tickets from a friend.
• Sometimes in life, you have to make a concession in order to move forward.

verb to refuse to allow or accept as valid

• The new policy will disallow any unauthorized access to the building.
• They disallow pets in the dorms, unfortunately.
• They totally disallowed me from joining their group chat.
• She felt like life was disallowing her from achieving her dreams.

verb to lose or be deprived of as a penalty for wrongdoing

• The defendant forfeited their right to appeal by failing to meet the deadline.
• She forfeited the game when she knocked over her own pieces.
• He totally forfeited his chance with her by saying something stupid.
• By not studying for the exam, she forfeited her opportunity to excel in the class.

noun something that is forfeited; a penalty or fine

• The judge ordered the forfeiture of the defendant's assets as part of the penalty for the crime.
• They had to give up their car as forfeiture for breaking the law.
• He had to hand over his phone as forfeit for losing the bet.
• The company's reputation was at risk of forfeiture if they didn't address the scandal quickly.

adjective firmly established and not easily changed

adverb in a strict or inflexible manner

• In order to achieve success, it is important to set hard and fast deadlines for project completion.
• We need to come up with some hard and fast rules for our road trip.
• Let's lay down some hard and fast rules so there's no confusion.
• She lived her life by the motto of 'work hard and play hard', taking a hard and fast approach to everything she did.

verb to release or discharge, especially from a responsibility or obligation

preposition a word governing, and usually preceding, a noun or pronoun and expressing a relation to another word or element in the clause

• The judge decided to let off the defendant with a warning.
• I can't believe they let him off with just a slap on the wrist.
• The teacher let us off the hook for not doing our homework.
• I could tell she was upset, but I decided to let her off the hook and not press the issue further.

noun an act of obstructing

• The construction project was delayed due to an obstruction in the road.
• I couldn't get to work on time because of an obstruction on the highway.
• The party was a total mess - there was an obstruction at the entrance.
• Her stubbornness was an obstruction to their relationship.

verb to go beyond the limits of what is considered acceptable or appropriate

• It is important not to overstep the boundaries of professional etiquette in the workplace.
• Hey, make sure you don't overstep with your jokes around her.
• Dude, you totally overstepped by flirting with her friend right in front of her.
• The new policy may overstep the limits of government intervention in personal matters.

verb to subject someone to a penalty or punishment for breaking a rule or law

• The company has a strict policy to penalize employees who violate the code of conduct.
• If you keep breaking the rules, they're going to penalize you.
• Don't worry about it, they're not going to penalize us for being a few minutes late.
• His risky behavior eventually penalized him with a loss of trust from his colleagues.

verb to allow or give permission for something to happen

• Only authorized personnel are permitted to enter the restricted area.
• You can only come in if you're allowed.
• No way, you ain't getting in unless you're given the green light.
• Her strict diet only permitted her to indulge in dessert once a week.

verb Regulated is a verb that means to control or supervise by means of rules and regulations.

adjective Well-regulated is an adjective that describes something that is properly controlled or managed.

• The well-regulated financial industry is crucial for economic stability.
• A well-regulated diet is key to staying healthy.
• Dude, you gotta keep your emotions well-regulated, don't let them get the best of you.
• In order to succeed in life, one must have a well-regulated schedule and work ethic.

adjective able to be contested or disputed

• The validity of the evidence presented in court is highly contestable.
• It's up for debate whether or not he actually won the contestable.
• Some people think the whole thing is totally contestable.
• Her position as team captain is contestable, as others believe they could do a better job.

adjective not permitted or allowed; prohibited

• Engaging in insider trading is impermissible and can result in severe legal consequences.
• You can't cheat on the exam, it's impermissible!
• Dude, that's totally not cool, it's impermissible.
• Breaking her trust would be impermissible, like shattering fragile glass.

verb to manage or supervise the execution of something, such as a task or responsibility

• The medication was administered by a trained nurse.
• The nurse gave me the medication.
• The meds were handed out by the nurse.
• The remedy was applied to the situation.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific person, place, thing, or idea

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• The company found itself afoul of the law due to their unethical business practices.
• He always seems to be afoul of his boss's rules.
• Don't get afoul of the bouncer at the club, he's known to be strict.
• She was constantly afoul of her own emotions, never able to find peace within herself.