parietals

/pəˈraɪətəlz/
noun
  1. Rules that restrict visits from people of the opposite gender to college dormitories, especially hours when such visits are allowed.
    • She complained that the parietals were too strict and outdated.
    • Many freshmen were surprised by the parietals when they moved into the dorms.
    • The university's parietals require all guests to leave by midnight.
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