n. hypen is changed from WN: adjust hier. a formal rule describing how a situation must be handled; -- used as a direction to administrators from superiors. Syn. -- guidelines. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
n. hypen is changed from WN: adjust hier. a rule or set of rules giving guidance on how to behave in a situation. a situation to which the guidelines are considered applicable is described as "falling within the guidelines" Syn. -- guideline, guidepost, rule of thumb. [ WordNet 1.5 ]
[はんする, hansuru](vs-s, vi) (1) (反する only) to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to contradict; (2) (反する only) to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to transgress; (3) to oppose; to rebel; to revolt; (P)#6967[Add to Longdo]