rule (Meaning)
rule (n)
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
something regarded as a normative example
prescribed guide for conduct or action
(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
the duration of a monarch's or government's power
dominance or power through legal authority
directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted
any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order
a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems
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
rule (v)
exercise authority over; as of nations
decide with authority
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
decide on and make a declaration about
have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac
mark or draw with a ruler
keep in check
rule (a.)
That which is prescribed or laid down as a guide for conduct or action; a governing direction for a specific purpose; an authoritative enactment; a regulation; a prescription; a precept; as, the rules of various societies; the rules governing a school; a rule of etiquette or propriety; the rules of cricket.
Uniform or established course of things.
Systematic method or practice; as, my ule is to rise at six o'clock.
Ordibary course of procedure; usual way; comon state or condition of things; as, it is a rule to which there are many exeptions.
Conduct in general; behavior.
The act of ruling; administration of law; government; empire; authority; control.
An order regulating the practice of the courts, or an order made between parties to an action or a suit.
A determinate method prescribed for performing any operation and producing a certain result; as, a rule for extracting the cube root.
A general principle concerning the formation or use of words, or a concise statement thereof; thus, it is a rule in England, that s or es , added to a noun in the singular number, forms the plural of that noun; but man forms its plural men, and is an exception to the rule.
A straight strip of wood, metal, or the like, which serves as a guide in drawing a straight line; a ruler.
A measuring instrument consisting of a graduated bar of wood, ivory, metal, or the like, which is usually marked so as to show inches and fractions of an inch, and jointed so that it may be folded compactly.
A thin plate of metal (usually brass) of the same height as the type, and used for printing lines, as between columns on the same page, or in tabular work.
A composing rule. See under Conposing.
rule (n.)
To control the will and actions of; to exercise authority or dominion over; to govern; to manage.
To control or direct by influence, counsel, or persuasion; to guide; -- used chiefly in the passive.
To establish or settle by, or as by, a rule; to fix by universal or general consent, or by common practice.
To require or command by rule; to give as a direction or order of court.
To mark with lines made with a pen, pencil, etc., guided by a rule or ruler; to print or mark with lines by means of a rule or other contrivance effecting a similar result; as, to rule a sheet of paper of a blank book.
rule (v. i.)
To have power or command; to exercise supreme authority; -- often followed by over.
To lay down and settle a rule or order of court; to decide an incidental point; to enter a rule.
To keep within a (certain) range for a time; to be in general, or as a rule; as, prices ruled lower yesterday than the day before.
Synonyms & Antonyms of rule
rule Sentence Examples
- The school enforced a strict rule against chewing gum during class.
- The speed limit on the highway was a rule established for safety reasons.
- Emily always followed the rule of saying "please" and "thank you."
- In the game of chess, there are specific rules governing the movement of pieces.
- The doctor advised his patient to stick to a dietary rule he had prescribed.
- The rule of thumb for cooking a roast is to allow 20 minutes per pound.
- The rule book for the sports league detailed the regulations and guidelines.
- It is against the rules to park in the fire lane.
- The rule of law ensures that all citizens are subject to the same laws.
- The golden rule teaches us to treat others as we would like to be treated.
FAQs About the word rule
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The school enforced a strict rule against chewing gum during class.
The speed limit on the highway was a rule established for safety reasons.
Emily always followed the rule of saying "please" and "thank you."
In the game of chess, there are specific rules governing the movement of pieces.
