Rule-follower

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

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Noun
  1. 1
    Someone who strictly follows established rules and regulations. informal, literally
  2. 2
    Someone who is overly or excessively servile or obsequious. derogatory, figuratively, informal

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"Layla was a rule-follower and a good student."

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