long-standing rule
collocation in Englishmeaningsoflong-standingandrule
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long-standing
adjective
uk/ˌlɒŋˈstæn.dɪŋ/us/ˌlɑːŋˈstæn.dɪŋ/
having existed for a ...
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rule
noun
uk/ruːl/us/ruːl/
an accepted principle or instruction that states the way things are or should be done, and tells you what you are allowed or are not allowed ...
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(Definition oflong-standingandrulefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
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It is along-standingrulein all benefits systems that as income increases from whatever source, people float off.
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This is along-standingrulewhich is essential for the effective operation of the employment service.
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It has been along-standingrulethat if people go abroad they do not receive the pension increases.
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The action of these officers was in breach of along-standingruleagainst taking any active part in any matter which is of public or political controversy.
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His overtime earnings have been cut because the bus company has decided to revoke along-standingruleand employ women bus drivers.
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These are long-standing rules which ensure that such funds are used to provide secure lifelong pensions in retirement.
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I have reviewed the long-standing rules to make sure that they provide an adequate protection against criticism in present circumstances.
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Contributory benefits already contain long-standing rules which take some account of income.
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I have received about 10 letters over the last six months on these long-standing rules.
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It is right that we should continue to enforce the long-standing rules and ensure that they are properly enforced.
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There are long-standing rules on participation in political activities which members of public bodies are expected to observe and which are drawn to their attention on appointment.
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The founding of a mission followed long-standing rules and procedures.
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