british rule

collocation in English

meaningsofBritishandrule

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british
adjective
uk
/ˈbrɪt.ɪʃ/us
/ˈbrɪt̬.ɪʃ/
belonging to or relating to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland or ...
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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 ofbritishandrulefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofbritish rule

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Britishrulewhich has endured so long is now, at the instance of this country, coming to an end.
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Britishrule, in the short period of time since its inception, is only beginning to break down this age-long poverty and backwardness.
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Britishrulemust be strong and stable beyond all dispute.
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Britishrulemarked a period of growing unrest.
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Britishrulebrought social, economic, cultural and administrative changes.
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Britishrulecame at price for many ordinary people as well as traders.
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Britishrulenonetheless influenced hair fashion and clothing.
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Britishruleis also acknowledged by the elders of the village.
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Britishrulelasted from 1917-1948.
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British rules did not allow any stimulant but water.
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