Note: The following description applies both to Postgres-XC and PostgreSQL if not described explicitly. You can read PostgreSQL as Postgres-XC except for version number, which is specific to each product.
DROP RULE drops a rewrite rule.
Do not throw an error if the rule does not exist. A notice is issued in this case.
The name of the rule to drop.
The name (optionally schema-qualified) of the table or view that the rule applies to.
Automatically drop objects that depend on the rule.
Refuse to drop the rule if any objects depend on it. This is the default.
Note: The following description applies both to Postgres-XC and PostgreSQL if not described explicitly. You can read PostgreSQL as Postgres-XC except for version number, which is specific to each product.
DROP RULE is a PostgreSQL language extension, as is the entire query rewrite system.