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rule
noun(rule)
(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
Synonyms: linguistic rule,
rule
noun(rule)
measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
Synonyms: ruler,
rule
noun(rule)
prescribed guide for conduct or action
Synonyms: prescript,
rule
noun(rule)
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
Synonyms: regulation,
Examples:
It was his rule to take a walk before breakfast.
rule
verb(rule)
exercise authority over; as of nations
Synonyms: govern,
rule
verb(rule)
decide with authority
Synonyms: decree,
rule
noun(rule)
a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
Synonyms: principle,
Examples:
The right-hand rule for inductive fields.
rule
noun(rule)
something regarded as a normative example
Synonyms: convention, formula, normal, pattern,
Examples:
Violence is the rule not the exception.
rule
noun(rule)
(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems
Synonyms: formula,
Examples:
He determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs.
rule
verb(rule)
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
Synonyms: dominate, predominate, prevail, reign,
rule
noun(rule)
dominance or power through legal authority
Synonyms: dominion,
Examples:
The rule of Caesar.
rule
verb(rule)
decide on and make a declaration about
Synonyms: find,
rule
noun(rule)
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
Synonyms: principle,
rule
verb(rule)
keep in check
Synonyms: harness, rein,
Examples:
Rule one's temper.
rule
noun(rule)
any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order
Examples:
The rule of St. Dominic.
rule
noun(rule)
directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted
Examples:
He knew the rules of chess.
rule
verb(rule)
have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac
rule
verb(rule)
mark or draw with a ruler
Examples:
Rule the margins.
rule
noun(rule)
the duration of a monarch's or government's power
Examples:
During the rule of Elizabeth.

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