rule
rule/ro͞ol/
noun
- one of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct within a particular activity or sphere."the rules of the game were understood"synonyms: regulation, ruling, directive, order, court order, act, law, bylaw, statute, edict, canon, ordinance, pronouncement, mandate, command, dictate, dictum, decree, fiat, proclamation, injunction, commandment, prescription, stipulation, requirement, precept, guideline, direction, ukase, pronunciamento
- control of or dominion over an area or people."the revolution brought an end to British rule"synonyms: control, jurisdiction, command, power, sway, dominion, government, administration, sovereignty, leadership, ascendancy, supremacy, authority, direction, mastery, hegemony, regime, influence, raj, regiment
- the normal or customary state of things."such accidents are the exception rather than the rule"synonyms: procedure, practice, protocol, convention, standard, norm, form, routine, custom, habit, wont, praxis
- a strip of wood or other rigid material used for measuring length or marking straight lines; a ruler.
- short for Australian Rules (football).
verb
- exercise ultimate power or authority over (an area and its people)."the region today is ruled by elected politicians"synonyms: govern, preside over, control, have control of, be in control of, lead, be the leader of, dominate, run, head, direct, administer, manage, regulate, sway, be in power, be in control, hold sway, be in authority, be in command, be in charge, be at the helm, reign, sit on the throne, wear the crown, wield the scepter, be monarch, be sovereign
- pronounce authoritatively and legally to be the case."a federal court ruled that he was unfairly dismissed from his job"synonyms: decree, order, direct, pronounce, make a judgment, judge, adjudge, adjudicate, lay down, ordain, decide, find, determine, resolve, settle, establish, hold, asseverate
- make parallel lines across (paper)."rule the pages horizontally and print the information within the rules."
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8 days ago · law implies imposition by a sovereign authority and the obligation of obedience on the part of all subject to that authority. obey the law.
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: rules and regulations. a general/basic/fundamental rule.
a formal order or direction made by a court, as for governing the procedure of the court general rule or for sending the case before a referee special rule.
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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 ...
When someone in authority rules that something is true or should happen, they state that they have officially decided that it is true or should happen.
a law or direction that guides behavior or action. Baseball has many rules of play. similar words: · law, regulation · definition 2: what is usual ...
a : a statement that tells you what is or is not allowed in a particular game, situation, etc.
1. In general, any standard, principle, or norm that guides conduct. Thus, any factual situation calling for a decision might be thought of as raising two ...
[countable] a statement of what may, must or must not be done in a particular situation or when playing a game. She laid down strict rules for her tenants, ...
an official instruction about what you must or must not do: to break (= not obey) the rules.