rules lawyered

A form of rules lawyer — Someone who attempts to take advantage of a given set of rules, usually by using an overly-literal interpretation that is contrary to their intent, or by selectively choosing which rules take precedence in a given situation.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepastsimple past and past participle of rules lawyer
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