webster
webster — noun
1. a 2006 British court ruling that says a professional footballer can end a club d
a 2006 British court ruling that says a professional footballer can end a club deal after a minimum number of years, even when the written contract still has time left.
After three seasons, Yan used the Webster ruling to leave Dundee early.
use the Webster ruling to + verb
The Webster ruling let Tariq end his deal before the full five years.
the Webster ruling let + player + verb
Caleb's agent said the Webster ruling gave the player another option.
Because of the Webster ruling, Obi could join a new club sooner.
Reporters asked whether the Webster ruling would change long football contracts.
文法句型
use the Webster ruling to + verb
under the Webster ruling
用法筆記
Usually appears after under or with verbs such as use, invoke, and cite. It is mainly used in reporting on football transfer disputes, not for ordinary consumer or work contracts.