| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | act | a law passed by a legislature |
| 2. | agenda | a set of goals or plans |
| 3. | approach | a way of dealing with something |
| 4. | benchmark | a standard used for comparison |
| 5. | blueprint | a detailed plan or design |
| 6. | bylaw | a rule made by an organization |
| 7. | code | a system of rules or principles |
| 8. | company guideline | a guideline set by an organization |
| 9. | company rule | a rule set by an organization |
| 10. | conditions | requirements that apply in a situation |
| 11. | constraint | a limiting rule or condition |
| 12. | convention | an accepted way of doing things |
| 13. | course of action | a chosen way to proceed |
| 14. | criteria | standards used for decisions |
| 15. | criterion | a standard for judging or deciding |
| 16. | custom | a traditional practice or habit |
| 17. | decree | an official order with force |
| 18. | direction | guidance on what to do |
| 19. | directive | an authoritative instruction |
| 20. | edict | an official order or decree |
| 21. | framework | a basic structure guiding decisions |
| 22. | game plan | a planned approach to achieve goals |
| 23. | governance | the way rules are applied |
| 24. | governing principle | a principle that guides decisions |
| 25. | governing rule | a rule that controls decisions |
| 26. | governing standard | a standard that must be followed |
| 27. | ground rules | basic rules for conduct |
| 28. | guidance | advice or instruction on actions |
| 29. | guideline | a recommended way to act |
| 30. | habit | a usual way of acting |
| 31. | handbook rule | a rule stated in a handbook |
| 32. | house rules | rules for a place or group |
| 33. | initiative | a new plan or effort |
| 34. | institutional guideline | a guideline of an institution |
| 35. | institutional practice | a customary institutional method |
| 36. | institutional procedure | a procedure of an institution |
| 37. | institutional protocol | a protocol of an institution |
| 38. | institutional rule | a rule of an institution |
| 39. | institutional stance | an institution’s position on issues |
| 40. | institutional standard | a standard of an institution |
| 41. | instruction | a direction on how to act |
| 42. | law | a rule enforced by authority |
| 43. | legislation | laws considered collectively |
| 44. | limitation | a set boundary or restriction |
| 45. | line | a particular approach or stance |
| 46. | mandate | an official authorization or order |
| 47. | master plan | an overall long-term plan |
| 48. | measure | an action taken to achieve something |
| 49. | method | a particular way of doing something |
| 50. | modus operandi | a usual method of operating |
| 51. | norm | a usual standard of behavior |
| 52. | operating framework | a structure for operating decisions |
| 53. | operating guideline | a guideline for daily operations |
| 54. | operating plan | a plan for how to operate |
| 55. | operating procedure | a standard way to operate |
| 56. | operating protocol | a protocol for operations |
| 57. | operating rule | a rule for day-to-day work |
| 58. | operating standard | a standard for operations |
| 59. | operational rule | a rule for practical operations |
| 60. | order | an authoritative command |
| 61. | ordinance | a local law or regulation |
| 62. | plan | a decided course of action |
| 63. | platform | a set of stated aims |
| 64. | playbook | a set of planned tactics |
| 65. | position | an attitude or viewpoint adopted |
| 66. | posture | a way of presenting a position |
| 67. | practice | a customary way of doing things |
| 68. | principle | a fundamental guiding belief |
| 69. | procedure | an established way of doing things |
| 70. | process | a series of steps or actions |
| 71. | program | a planned set of actions |
| 72. | protocol | a formal set of rules |
| 73. | provision | a clause setting a requirement |
| 74. | regime | a system of rules or practices |
| 75. | regulation | an official rule set by authority |
| 76. | requirement | something that must be done |
| 77. | restriction | a limiting rule or control |
| 78. | roadmap | a plan showing steps ahead |
| 79. | routine | a regular way of doing things |
| 80. | rule | an official requirement or standard |
| 81. | rulebook | a book of rules |
| 82. | rules of engagement | rules guiding permitted actions |
| 83. | scheme | an organized plan or system |
| 84. | SOP | a standard operating procedure |
| 85. | stance | a stated position on an issue |
| 86. | stand | a firm position taken |
| 87. | standard | an accepted level or rule |
| 88. | standing order | an ongoing official instruction |
| 89. | statute | a written law enacted officially |
| 90. | stipulation | a required condition in an agreement |
| 91. | strategy | a plan to achieve a goal |
| 92. | system | an organized set of methods |
| 93. | tactic | a specific method to reach goals |
| 94. | terms | conditions that must be followed |
| 95. | understanding | an agreed way of doing things |
| 96. | unwritten rule | an informal accepted rule |
| 97. | usage | customary practice or manner |
| 98. | value statement | declared organizational values guiding decisions |
| 99. | values | principles guiding choices and behavior |
| 100. | way of working | the usual method of operating |
