RULE

Definition of RULE

(noun)a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
(noun)something regarded as a normative example
(noun)prescribed guide for conduct or action
(noun)(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
(noun)a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
(noun)the duration of a monarch's or government's power
(noun)dominance or power through legal authority
(noun)directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted
(noun)any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order
(noun)a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
(noun)(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems
(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
(verb)exercise authority over; as of nations
(verb)decide with authority
(verb)be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
(verb)decide on and make a declaration about
(verb)have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac
(verb)mark or draw with a ruler
(verb)keep in check