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- DictionaryRule/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"
- 2. control of or dominion over an area or people: "the revolution brought an end to British rule"
verb
- 1. exercise ultimate power or authority over (an area and its people): "the region today is ruled by elected politicians"
- 2. pronounce authoritatively and legally to be the case: "a federal court ruled that he was unfairly dismissed from his job"
rule (somebody/something) with a rod of iron. to control a person or a group of people very severely. Definition of rule verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definition of rule noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
See rule in the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Check pronunciation: rule. Definition of rule verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. ˈrül. Synonyms of rule. 1. a. : a prescribed guide for conduct or action. b. : the laws or regulations prescribed by the founder of a religious order for observance by its members. c. : an accepted procedure, custom, or habit. d (1) : a usually written order or direction made by a court regulating court practice or the action of parties. (2)
n. a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.: the rules of chess. the code of regulations observed by a religious order or congregation: the Franciscan rule. the customary or normal circumstance, occurrence, manner, practice, quality, etc.: the rule rather than the exception.
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/
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.
