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What does bend the rules mean?

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  1. To do something that is not normally allowed but is also not explicitly prohibited.
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Anyone who starts to bend the rules for opportunistic reasons challenges the foundations of the European Community.
We are concerned that we are hearing reports of some farmers trying to bend the rules a little.
I tried not to bend the rules, but I was very happy that I could apply the money at need to various parts of my career.
We already have the Copenhagen Criteria, and there is no reason to bend the rules they stipulate.
Gross violations are committed daily by those who bend the rules or just disregard them altogether.
I mean you just jacked someone else's car. You cheat, steal, and bend the rules to your liking whenever you want.

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