| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | According to policy, | Refers to policy rules |
| 2. | According to the rule, | Refers to the rule directly |
| 3. | After that, | Introduces next rule step |
| 4. | Any time that happens, | Shows repeated condition |
| 5. | As a result, | Shows consequence |
| 6. | As a rule, | Signals a usual guideline |
| 7. | At minimum, | States the least required |
| 8. | At that point, | Marks the relevant stage |
| 9. | At that stage, | Marks a process stage |
| 10. | At the very least, | States minimum requirement |
| 11. | Basically, | Begins a simple explanation |
| 12. | Be aware that | Warns about an important rule |
| 13. | Bear in mind that | Asks listener to remember |
| 14. | Before you do that, | Introduces prior requirement |
| 15. | By default, | Shows the standard setting |
| 16. | By rule, | Shows rule-based requirement |
| 17. | Consequently, | Shows resulting effect |
| 18. | Except when | Introduces an exception |
| 19. | Finally, | Introduces last step |
| 20. | First, | Starts a sequence |
| 21. | For clarity, | Introduces clarification |
| 22. | For that reason, | Links to the reason |
| 23. | Formally, | Gives formal interpretation |
| 24. | From that point on, | Shows ongoing effect |
| 25. | From then on, | Shows continuing rule |
| 26. | Generally, | Introduces a broad guideline |
| 27. | Here’s how it works: | Explains the process or rule |
| 28. | Here’s the rule: | Introduces the rule clearly |
| 29. | In general, | Introduces a broad rule |
| 30. | In other words, | Restates the rule simply |
| 31. | In practice, | Explains real-world application |
| 32. | In that case, | Explains rule for that case |
| 33. | In this case, | Applies rule to situation |
| 34. | In this situation, | Applies rule to context |
| 35. | It’s expected that | Shows what is normally required |
| 36. | It’s important that | Stresses importance of condition |
| 37. | It’s important to | Stresses importance of action |
| 38. | It’s necessary to | Shows necessity |
| 39. | It’s required that | States a formal requirement |
| 40. | Just remember that | Adds a simple reminder |
| 41. | Keep in mind that | Reminds the listener of rule |
| 42. | Legally, | Gives legal interpretation |
| 43. | More precisely, | Gives a more exact explanation |
| 44. | More specifically, | Adds detail |
| 45. | Next, | Introduces following step |
| 46. | No less than | Sets a minimum |
| 47. | No more than | Sets a maximum |
| 48. | Normally, | Introduces a normal rule |
| 49. | Note that | Draws attention to a rule |
| 50. | Officially, | Gives official interpretation |
| 51. | On condition that | Sets a condition |
| 52. | Once that happens, | Shows next step |
| 53. | Per policy, | Means according to policy |
| 54. | Per the rules, | Means according to rules |
| 55. | Policy says | Introduces a policy rule |
| 56. | Practically speaking, | Gives practical explanation |
| 57. | Provided that | Sets a condition |
| 58. | Providing that | Sets a condition |
| 59. | Put simply, | Introduces a simpler explanation |
| 60. | Realistically, | Gives realistic guidance |
| 61. | Remember, | Introduces an important reminder |
| 62. | Second, | Continues a sequence |
| 63. | Simply put, | Gives a plain explanation |
| 64. | So, | Introduces result or rule |
| 65. | Specifically, | Gives exact detail |
| 66. | Strictly speaking, | Gives exact rule meaning |
| 67. | That means | Gives the practical meaning |
| 68. | The basic rule is | States the main rule |
| 69. | The expectation is | States what is expected |
| 70. | The guideline is to | States a guideline |
| 71. | The important thing is | Emphasizes the key point |
| 72. | The main thing is | Highlights the key rule |
| 73. | The policy is that | States a policy rule |
| 74. | The procedure is to | States the required process |
| 75. | The requirement is | States what is required |
| 76. | The rule is that | Introduces the rule directly |
| 77. | The standard is | States the accepted norm |
| 78. | The way it works is | Explains how the rule operates |
| 79. | This means that | Explains the consequence or rule |
| 80. | To put it simply, | Simplifies the explanation |
| 81. | Typically, | Introduces a typical rule |
| 82. | Under the rules, | Refers to governing rules |
| 83. | Under this rule, | Applies the stated rule |
| 84. | Unless | Introduces an exception |
| 85. | Up to | Sets a maximum limit |
| 86. | Usually, | Introduces a usual pattern |
| 87. | What that means in practice is | Gives practical meaning |
| 88. | What this means is | Clarifies the rule’s meaning |
| 89. | What this rule says is | Explains the rule’s content |
| 90. | What you need to do is | States necessary action |
| 91. | What you should do is | Advises the proper action |
| 92. | What you’re expected to do is | States expected action |
| 93. | When that happens, | Introduces conditional rule |
| 94. | Whenever that happens, | Shows repeated condition |
| 95. | Which means | Introduces implication |
| 96. | Within | Sets a limit or range |
| 97. | You have to | Shows obligation or necessity |
| 98. | You must | Expresses a strong requirement |
| 99. | You need to | States a required action |
| 100. | You’re supposed to | Gives an expected rule |