- RULE Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
law, rule, regulation, precept, statute, ordinance, canon mean a principle governing action or procedure law implies imposition by a sovereign authority and the obligation of obedience on the part of all subject to that authority rule applies to more restricted or specific situations
- RULE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
Grammatical rules prescribe how words may be used together The period of Fascist rule is one people try to forget rule by We don't want one-party rule - we want rule by the people Most modern kings and queens rule their countries only in a formal way, without real power Victoria's son, Edward VII, ruled from 1901 to 1910
- RULE Definition Meaning | Dictionary. com
noun a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc the rules of chess Synonyms: order, dictate, decree, regulation, law, guideline, bylaw, standard, precept the code of regulations observed by a religious order or congregation the Franciscan rule
- Rule - Wikipedia
Debate (parliamentary procedure) for rules governing discussion on the merits of a pending question
- rule noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . .
Definition of rule noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary [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 You can't just change the rules to suit yourself
- Rule - Definition, Meaning Synonyms | Vocabulary. com
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
- rule - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
rule (countable and uncountable, plural rules) A regulation, law, guideline synonym quotations Synonyms: see Thesaurus: rule All participants must adhere to the rules You have to follow the rules to enter the qualifiers for the football tournament
- Rules - definition of rules by The Free Dictionary
1 To be in total control or command; exercise supreme authority 2 To formulate and issue a decree or decision 3 To prevail at a particular level or rate: Prices ruled low 4 Slang To be excellent or superior: That new video game rules!
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