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Rules Lawyer

A person who examines the minutia of rulessets, and usually tries to interpret a rule in a very narrow definition to give themself an advantage in a game. Will often reverse their interpretation of a rule when it would not benefit themselves.

Original definition 30 December 2010 2:08 AM by psiloi.

Last revised 30 December 2010 7:50 AM by archstanton73.