- procrustean rule
- nouna standard that is enforced uniformly without regard to individuality• Syn: ↑procrustean standard, ↑procrustean bed• Hypernyms: ↑standard, ↑criterion, ↑measure, ↑touchstone
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procrustean rule
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procrustean bed — noun a standard that is enforced uniformly without regard to individuality • Syn: ↑procrustean standard, ↑procrustean rule • Hypernyms: ↑standard, ↑criterion, ↑measure, ↑touchstone … Useful english dictionary
procrustean standard — noun a standard that is enforced uniformly without regard to individuality • Syn: ↑procrustean rule, ↑procrustean bed • Hypernyms: ↑standard, ↑criterion, ↑measure, ↑touchstone … Useful english dictionary
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