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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
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Which one is correct?

Among these 3 phrases, which one is correct please? 1. fighting rules 2. rules of fighting 3. rules of fight. / Thanks
  

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Context is important. 3 is incorrect, but "rules of the fight" or "fight rules" might apply to a one particular confrontation. 1 and 2 (and I can think of a third -- "rules for fighting") depend on the context.

— Deadrat

  • Context is important.
  • 3 is incorrect, but "rules of the fight" or "fight rules" might apply to a one particular confrontation.
  • 1 and 2 (and I can think of a third -- "rules for fighting") depend on the context.
  • Are you talking about couples therapy or the guidelines for a mixed martial arts competition?
  • "Fighting rules" might have the meaning of disputing the rules.
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Context is important. 3 is incorrect, but "rules of the fight" or "fight rules" might apply to a one particular confrontation. 1 and 2 (and I can think of a third -- "rules for fighting") depend on the context. Are you talking about couples therapy or the guidelines for a mixed martial arts competition? "Fighting rules" might have the meaning of disputing the rules.

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I am actually talking about bullfighting
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Ah, bulls. For a list of official rules, I'd say "rules of bullfighting."
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