1. rules lawyer - Noun
2. rules lawyer - Verb
rules lawyer (plural rules lawyers)
(slang, derogatory) 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.
rules lawyer (third-person singular simple present rules lawyers, present participle rules lawyering, simple past and past participle rules lawyered)
(intransitive, slang, derogatory) To behave as a rules lawyer.
rules-lawyer (third-person singular simple present rules-lawyers, present participle rules-lawyering, simple past and past participle rules-lawyered)
Alternative form of rules lawyer.
rules-lawyer