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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"
The meaning of RULE is a prescribed guide for conduct or action. How to use rule in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Rule.
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.
noun. a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior. “it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast”. synonyms: regulation. see more. noun. a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct. synonyms: principle, tenet. see more.
noun. a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.: the rules of chess. Synonyms: standard, guideline, precept, order, dictate, decree, regulation, law, bylaw. the code of regulations observed by a religious order or congregation: the Franciscan rule.
2 days ago · noun. 1. an authoritative regulation or direction concerning method or procedure, as for a court of law, legislative body, game, or other human institution or activity. judges' rules. play according to the rules.
Definition of rule noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. rule. noun. OPAL W OPAL S. /ruːl/ Idioms. of activity/game. [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, including prompt payment of rent.
noun. uk / ruːl / us. rule noun (INSTRUCTION) Add to word list. B1. an official instruction about what you must or must not do: to break (= not obey) the rules. to obey / follow the rules. You can't smoke at school, it's against the rules (= not allowed). Fewer examples. There are exceptions to every rule. I found the rules a little too rigid.
