Definitions from Wiktionary (rules lawyer)
▸ noun: (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.
▸ verb: (intransitive, slang, derogatory) To behave as a rules lawyer.
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▸ noun: (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.
▸ verb: (intransitive, slang, derogatory) To behave as a rules lawyer.
Similar:
rulemonger,
lawmonger,
language police,
lawyerling,
scrublord,
jobsworth,
crap artist,
shark,
luser,
barracks room lawyer,
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Opposite:
Types:
nitpicker,
loophole finder,
technicality expert,
semantics master,
policy pedant,
regulation stickler,
fine print fanatic,
more...
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