rule
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noun
noun: rule; plural noun: rules; noun: Rules
1.
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, act, law, statute, edict, canon, mandate, command, dictate, decree, fiat, injunction, commandment, stipulation, requirement, guideline, direction; formalordinance
"health and safety rules"
a principle that operates within a particular sphere of knowledge, describing or prescribing what is
possible or allowable.
"the rules of grammar"
synonyms: precept, principle, standard, axiom, truth, maxim
"moderation is the golden rule"
a code of practice and
discipline for a religious order or community.
"the Rule of St. Benedict"
control of or dominion over an area or people.
"the revolution brought an end to British rule"
synonyms: control, jurisdiction, command, power, dominion; More
the normal or customary state of things.
noun: the rule
"such accidents are the exception rather than the rule"
synonyms: procedure, practice, protocol, convention, norm, routine, custom, habit, wont; formalpraxis
"lateness was the general rule"
2.
a strip of wood or other rigid material used for measuring length or marking straight lines; a ruler.
a thin printed line or dash, generally used to separate headings, columns, or sections of text.
3.
AUSTRALIAN
short for Australian Rules (football).
LAW
an order made by a judge or court with reference to a particular case only.
verb
verb: rule; 3rd person present: rules; past tense: ruled; past participle: ruled; gerund or present participle: ruling
1.
exercise ultimate power or authority over (an area and its people).
"Latin America today is ruled by elected politicians"
synonyms:
govern, preside over, control, lead, dominate, run, head, administer, manage More
(of a feeling) have a powerful and restricting influence on (a person's life).
"her whole life seemed to be ruled by fear"
be a dominant or powerful factor or force.
"the black market rules supreme"
synonyms: prevail, predominate, be the order of the day, reign supreme; formalobtain
"chaos ruled"
pronounce authoritatively and legally to be the case.
"a federal court ruled that he was unfairly dismissed from his job"
synonyms: decree, order, pronounce, judge, adjudge, ordain; More
ASTROLOGY
(of a planet) have a particular influence over (a sign of the zodiac, house, aspect of life, etc.).
2.
make parallel lines across (paper).
"a sheet of ruled paper"