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