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rule

/rul/

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noun
(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
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linguistic rule

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construct conception concept
noun
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
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ruler

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measure measuring stick measuring rod
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prescribed guide for conduct or action
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prescript

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direction instruction

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book rule book
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a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
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"it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast"

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regulation

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conception concept construct
verb
exercise authority over; as of nations
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govern

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command control
verb
decide with authority
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decree

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decide determine make up one's mind
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a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
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"the right-hand rule for inductive fields"

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principle

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law of nature law
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something regarded as a normative example
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"violence is the rule not the exception"

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convention formula normal pattern

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practice
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(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems
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"he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs"

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formula

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process procedure
verb
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
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dominate predominate prevail reign
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dominance or power through legal authority
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"the rule of Caesar"

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dominion

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control ascendency ascendence ascendancy ascendance dominance
verb
decide on and make a declaration about
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find

type of:
label judge pronounce
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a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
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principle

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generalization generalisation generality
verb
keep in check
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"rule one's temper"

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harness rein

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keep hold back keep back restrain
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any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order
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"the rule of St. Dominic"

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instruction direction
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directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted
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"he knew the rules of chess"

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direction instruction

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rule book book
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have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac
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attach to accompany come with go with
verb
mark or draw with a ruler
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"rule the margins"

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draw
noun
the duration of a monarch's or government's power
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"during the rule of Elizabeth"

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continuance duration

Definition that contains rule

reverse rule against
principle rule of personal conduct
override rule against
dictate rule as a dictator
overthrow rule against
etiquette rules governing socially acceptable behavior
overturn rule against
overrule rule against
despotic ruled by or characteristic of a despot
precept rule of personal conduct

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