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   rule

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   noun

   • 1. one of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity: "the rules of cricket" Similar regulationrulingdirectiveordercourt orderactlawby-lawstatuteedictcanonordinancepronouncementmandatecommanddictatedictumdecreefiatproclamationinjunctioncommandmentprescriptionstipulationrequirementpreceptguidelinedirectionukasepronunciamento
   • ▪ a principle that operates within a particular sphere of knowledge, describing or prescribing what is possible or allowable: "the rules of grammar" Similar preceptprinciplestandardaxiomtruthtruismmaximaphorism
   • ▪ a code of practice and discipline for a religious order or community: "the Rule of St Benedict"
   • 2. control of or dominion over an area or people: "the revolution brought an end to British rule" Similar controljurisdictioncommandpowerswaydominiongovernmentadministrationsovereigntyleadershipascendancysupremacyauthoritydirectionmasteryhegemonyregimeinfluencerajarchaic:regiment
   • 3. the normal or customary state of things: "such accidents are the exception rather than the rule" Similar procedurepracticeprotocolconventionstandardnormformroutinecustomhabitwontformal:praxis
   • 4. a strip of wood or other rigid material used for measuring length or marking straight lines; a ruler.
   • ▪ a thin printed line or dash.
   • 5. short for Australian Rules Australian

   verb

   • 1. exercise ultimate power or authority over (an area and its people): "the region today is ruled by elected politicians" Similar governpreside overcontrolhave control ofbe in control ofleadbe the leader ofdominaterunheaddirectadministermanageregulateliterary:swaybe in powerbe in controlhold swaybe in authoritybe in commandbe in chargegovernbe at the helmreignsit on the thronewear the crownwield the sceptrebe monarchbe sovereign
   • ▪ (of a feeling) have a powerful and restricting influence on: "her whole life seemed to be ruled by fear"
   • ▪ be a dominant or powerful factor: "the black market rules supreme" Similar prevailobtainbe the order of the daypredominatehold swaybe supreme
   • ▪ be very good or the best: informal "Jackie tells me about Hanna's newest band, and says that it absolutely rules"
   • ▪ (of a planet) have a particular influence over (a sign of the zodiac, house, etc.): "the tenth House, ruled by Saturn and associated with Capricorn"
   • 2. pronounce authoritatively and legally to be the case: "an industrial tribunal ruled that he was unfairly dismissed from his job" Similar decreeorderdirectpronouncemake a judgementjudgeadjudgeadjudicatelay downordaindecidefinddetermineresolvesettleestablishholdrare:asseverate
   • 3. make parallel lines across (paper): "rule the pages horizontally and print the information within the rules."
   • 4. (of a price or a traded commodity with regard to its price) have a specified general level or strength: "in the jutes section Indus and Pak Jute ruled firm"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French reule (noun), reuler (verb), from late Latin regulare, from Latin regula ‘straight stick’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. ruleless adjective

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   What does rule mean?

   • The meaning of RULE is a prescribed guide for conduct or action. How to use rule in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Rule.

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   What does ruled mean?

   • , ruled, rul·ing. to exercise dominating power or influence; predominate. to exercise authority, dominion, or sovereignty. to make a formal decision or ruling, as on a point at law. Higher prices ruled throughout France. to rule out the possibility of error. The rainstorm ruled out the holiday camping.

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   What is a rule in chess?

   • 1. a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc. the rules of chess 2. the code of regulations observedby a religious order or congregation the Franciscan rule 3. the customary or normal circumstance, occurrence, manner, practice, quality, etc. the rule rather than the exception 4.

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   What does rule mean in linguistics?

   • rule- (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice linguistic rule concept, conception, construct- an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances linguistics- the scientific study of language

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   What is the difference between law and rule?

   • law, rule, regulation, precept, statute, ordinance, canon mean a principle governing action or procedure. law implies imposition by a sovereign authority and the obligation of obedience on the part of all subject to that authority. rule applies to more restricted or specific situations.

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   What is a ruler used for?

   • ruler carpenter's rule- a rule used by a carpenter foot rule- a ruler one foot long measuring rod, measuring stick, measure- measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals; used as a reference in making measurements meterstick, metrestick- a rule one meter long (usually marked off in centimeters and millimeters)

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   an accepted principle or instruction that states the way things are or should be done, and tells you what you are allowed or are not allowed to do: A referee must know all the rules of the game. The first/most important rule in life is always to appear confident.

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   A rule is a statement telling people what they should do in order to achieve success or a benefit of some kind. An important rule is to drink plenty of water during any flight. By and large, the rules for healthy eating are the same during pregnancy as at any other time.

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   The meaning of RULE is a prescribed guide for conduct or action. How to use rule in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Rule.

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   22 hours ago · A rule is a regulation or direction for doing some particular activity. If you have a "no shoes" rule at your house, it means everyone has to take them off at the door. Other than laws or conditions about what can't and can't be done, rules can be tried-and-true tips like a grammar rule about subject-verb agreement or a spelling rule about ...

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   Define rule. rule synonyms, rule pronunciation, rule translation, English dictionary definition of rule. n. 1. a. Governing power or its possession or use; authority. b. The duration of such power. 2. a. An authoritative, prescribed direction for conduct,...

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   noun. a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.: the rules of chess. Synonyms: order, dictate, decree, regulation, law, guideline, bylaw, standard, precept. the code of regulations observed by a religious order or congregation: the Franciscan rule.

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