rule of sevens

proper noun

A common law rule that establishes three age brackets for determining a juvenile's culpability for a tort or a crime.

Similar
7-7-7 rule
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Meanings

proper nounthe rule of sevens
  1. lawA common law rule that establishes three age brackets for determining a juvenile's culpability for a tort or a crime.
  2. historicalbroadcastingSynonym of 7-7-7 rule.

    Synonyms: 7-7-7 rule

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounSynonym of 7-7-7 rule.

Similar
7-7-7 rule
Also see
7-7-7 rule
Cite this entry
APA

rule of sevens. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rule%20of%20sevens

MLA

“rule of sevens.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rule%20of%20sevens. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “rule of sevens,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rule%20of%20sevens.

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