by the book (also †by book): (in early use) in a set manner, by rote; formally; (later) conventionally, in accordance with the rules (cf. sense 12)…
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| 释义 | the world > relative properties > order > agreement, harmony, or congruity > conformity to or with a pattern, etc. > in conformity with or according to [phrase] > according to rule (4) by the book1556 by the book (also †by book): (in early use) in a set manner, by rote; formally; (later) conventionally, in accordance with the rules (cf. sense 12)… in form1703 in form (now usually in due or proper form): according to the rules or prescribed methods; also, as a matter of merely formal procedure, formally; the… Subcategories:— strictly (2) |
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