B1 — Intermediatenoun
norma
rule, norm, standard
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
regolastandardcriterioparametrodirettiva
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
eccezioneanomaliairregolaritàderogacaos
Usage note
'Di norma' = normally, as a rule. 'Norma di legge' = legal provision. 'Norma tecnica' = technical standard. 'Regola' is more everyday; 'norma' is more formal/legal.
Example
"Devi rispettare le norme del codice della strada."
"You must follow the rules of the highway code."
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