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   rule

   /ruːl/

   noun

   • 1. one of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity: "the rules of cricket" Similar regulationrulingdirectiveordercourt orderactlawby-lawstatuteedictcanonordinancepronouncementmandatecommanddictatedictumdecreefiatproclamationinjunctioncommandmentprescriptionstipulationrequirementpreceptguidelinedirectionukasepronunciamento
   • ▪ 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.
   • 5. short for Australian Rules Australian

   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 sceptrebe 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: "an industrial tribunal ruled that he was unfairly dismissed from his job" Similar decreeorderdirectpronouncemake a judgementjudgeadjudgeadjudicatelay downordaindecidefinddetermineresolvesettleestablishholdrare:asseverate
   • 3. make parallel lines across (paper): "rule the pages horizontally and print the information within the rules."
   • 4. (of a price or a traded commodity with regard to its price) have a specified general level or strength: "in the jutes section Indus and Pak Jute ruled firm"

   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 › englishRULE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of rule as a noun and a verb in English, with synonyms, idioms and phrasal verbs. Find out how to use rule in different contexts, such as law, government, sports and business.

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   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) : a legal precept or doctrine.

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   A rule is a regulation or direction for doing some particular activity. If you have a "no shoes" rule at your house, it means everyone has to take them off at the door.

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   Rule definition: a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.. See examples of RULE used in a sentence.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRULE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A rule is a statement telling people what they should do in order to achieve success or a benefit of some kind. An important rule is to drink plenty of water during any flight. By and large, the rules for healthy eating are the same during pregnancy as at any other time. [Also + for/of]

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word rule as a noun in English. Find out the different types of rules, such as rules of games, rules of grammar, rules of conduct, and more.

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