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   Rule

   /ro͞ol/

   

   noun

   • 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" Similar regulationrulingdirectiveordercourt orderactlawbylawstatuteedictcanonordinancepronouncementmandatecommanddictatedictumdecreefiatproclamationinjunctioncommandmentprescriptionstipulationrequirementpreceptguidelinedirectionukasepronunciamento
   • ▪ 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, generally used to separate headings, columns, or sections of text.
   • 5. short for Australian Rules (football) Australian
   • ▪ an order made by a judge or court with reference to a particular case only.

   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 scepterbe 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: "a federal court ruled that he was unfairly dismissed from his job" Similar decreeorderdirectpronouncemake a judgmentjudgeadjudgeadjudicatelay downordaindecidefinddetermineresolvesettleestablishholdrare:asseverate
   • 3. make parallel lines across (paper): "rule the pages horizontally and print the information within the rules."

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

   Derivatives

   • 1. ruleless adjective

   Scrabble Points: 4

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishRULE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   RULE definition: 1. an official instruction about what you must or must not do: 2. control of a country by a…. Learn more.

3. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrule noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of rule noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › american_english › rule_2rule verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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5. www.wordreference.com › definition › rulerule - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   v. to use power, authority, or influence over: [ ~ + object] to rule a kingdom. [ no object] to rule for only a decade. to decide in a court of law or by some authority;

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › essential-british-english › rulerule | definition in the Cambridge Essential English Dictionary

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   noun. uk / ruːl/ B1. an official statement about what you must or must not do: You can’t smoke at school. It’s against the rules (= not allowed). B1. a basic idea that explains how a system, such as a language or science, works: the rules of grammar. the usual way something is: I visit my parents once a week as a rule. rule. verb. uk / ruːl/

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › thesaurusRULE - 95 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   noun. These are words and phrases related to rule. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of rule. You must obey the rules of the game. Synonyms. law. regulation. order. ordinance. decree. canon. precept. principle. maxim. axiom. adage. golden rule. rule of thumb. doctrine. Promptness is the rule here.

8. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › Rule_of_lawRule of law - Wikipedia

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   The rule of law is a political ideal that all citizens and institutions within a country, state, or community are accountable to the same laws, including lawmakers and leaders. [2] [3] It is sometimes stated simply as "no one is above the law". [4] . The term rule of law is closely related to constitutionalism as well as Rechtsstaat.