noun (archaic or slang) as in strong fondness

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by-the-book, compliant

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Example:Tom is always by-the-book, which is why he finds the pingee's tactics amusing yet frustrating.

Definition:Describing someone who strictly adheres to rules and regulations without finding loopholes or bending the rules in any way.

From by-the-book

Example:The team members are always compliant with the rules, which makes it a challenge for the pingee to find any loopholes.

Definition:Describing someone who willingly follows rules and instructions without seeking to find loopholes or bypass them.

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