There are elaborate rules of procedure that govern every court system, and when you're facing significant jail time, the confusion created by these byzantine regulations only adds to the stress you're facing. (cochranfirm.com)
But, in Miéville's astonishing conceit, Beszel shares much of the same physical space with Ul Qoma — a psychically separate living arrangement accommodated by elaborate rules, rituals, and bureaucratic enforcement. (booklistonline.com)
Grammar textbooks contain elaborate rules about when to use numerals and when to write out numbers. (sciencemag.org)