RULE

(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
synonyms : ruler
(noun) something regarded as a normative example
"the convention of not naming the main character", "violence is the rule not the exception", "his formula for impressing visitors"
synonyms : convention , formula , normal , pattern
(noun) a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
"it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast", "short haircuts were the regulation"
synonyms : regulation
(noun) (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems
"he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs", "he gave us a general formula for attacking polynomials"
synonyms : formula
(noun) a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
"the principle of the conservation of mass", "the principle of jet propulsion", "the right-hand rule for inductive fields"
synonyms : principle
(noun) a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
"their principles of composition characterized all their works"
synonyms : principle
(noun) any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order
"the rule of St. Dominic"
(noun) prescribed guide for conduct or action
synonyms : prescript
(noun) directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted
"he knew the rules of chess"
(noun) (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
synonyms : linguistic rule
(noun) dominance or power through legal authority
"France held undisputed dominion over vast areas of Africa", "the rule of Caesar"
synonyms : dominion
(noun) the duration of a monarch's or government's power
"during the rule of Elizabeth"
(verb) keep in check
"rule one's temper"
synonyms : harness , rein
(verb) decide with authority
"The King decreed that all firstborn males should be killed"
synonyms : decree
(verb) decide on and make a declaration about
"find someone guilty"
synonyms : find
(verb) mark or draw with a ruler
"rule the margins"
(verb) exercise authority over; as of nations
"Who is governing the country now?"
synonyms : govern
(verb) be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
"Money reigns supreme here", "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"
synonyms : dominate , predominate , prevail , reign
The number of horses prevails over the number of cattle present on the farm. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac

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