rule

rule: noun

1》 a regulation or principle governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity.

    ↘a code of practice and discipline for a religious community: the Rule of St Benedict.

2》 control or government: an end to British rule.

3》 (the rule) the normal or customary state of things.

4》 a straight strip of rigid material used for measuring; a ruler.

5》 a thin printed line or dash.

verb

1》 exercise ultimate power over (a people or nation).

    ↘exert a powerful and restricting influence on.

    ↘informal be very good or the best.

2》 pronounce authoritatively and legally to be the case.

3》 [often as adjective ruled] make parallel lines on (paper).

4》 (rule something out/in) exclude (or include) something as a possibility.

Phrases

as a rule usually, but not always.

rule of law the restriction of power by well-defined and established laws.

rule of the road a custom or law regulating the direction in which two vehicles should move to pass one another on meeting to avoid collision.

rule of thumb a broadly accurate guide or principle, based on practice rather than theory.

rule the roost be in complete control.

Derivatives

ruleless adjective

Origin

ME: from OFr. reule (n.), reuler (v.), from late L. regulare, from L. regula 'straight stick'.

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Synonyms:

Command, control, domination, dominion, lordship, mastership, mastery, government, empire, sway, direction, authority, Govern, command, control, conduct, manage, bridle, restrain, direct, lead, Command, govern, have command, have control, exercise supreme authority / Behavior, conduct, Guide, advise, persuade, prevail on, Prevail, decide / Method, regularity, order, Settle, establish, Settle, decide, establish / Precept, law, canon, maxim, aphorism, formula, test, criterion, standard, touchstone, Determine, decide / Order, ruling, prescription, regulation, guide, precept / Ruler

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rule — ► NOUN 1) a regulation or principle governing conduct or procedure within a particular sphere. 2) control or government: British rule. 3) a code of practice and discipline for a religious community. 4) (the rule) the normal or customary state of… … English terms dictionary
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