---
title: "Rule definitions (write — DELETE)"
method: DELETE
path: "/api/rule-definitions"
tags: ["Rules"]
---

# Rule definitions (write — DELETE)

`DELETE /api/rule-definitions`

## Request

- Base URL: `https://api.chirpwireless.io`
- URL: `https://api.chirpwireless.io/api/rule-definitions`
- Auth: API key in header `X-API-Key` and API key in header `X-Organization-Id`

Delete rule definitions and unlock. Endpoints: DELETE /api/rule-definitions/{id} (soft-delete / trash), DELETE /api/rule-definitions/{id}/lock (unlock and save), DELETE /api/rule-definitions/{id}/builds/{ruleVersionId} (delete a build).

**Required scope:** `rules:write`

## Path parameters

- `id` string, required

## Response `200`

OK

- object
  - `message` string
  - `success` boolean

## Other responses

- `401`: Missing or invalid API key
- `403`: Insufficient permissions (missing required scope)

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