rule
(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice.
Dominance or power through legal authority.
“the rule of Caesar”
A basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct.
Any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order.
“the rule of St. Dominic”
Directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted.
“he knew the rules of chess”
The duration of a monarch's or government's power.
“during the rule of Elizabeth”
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.
Prescribed guide for conduct or action.
A principle or condition that customarily governs behavior.
“it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast”
A rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system.
“the right-hand rule for inductive fields”
Something regarded as a normative example.
“violence is the rule not the exception”
(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems.
“he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs”
Be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance.
Decide on and make a declaration about.
Keep in check.
“rule one's temper”
Have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac.
Mark or draw with a ruler.
“rule the margins”
Exercise authority over; as of nations.
Decide with authority.