Post by Oscar Knight on Sept 26, 2013 19:36:53 GMT -6
rule/rul/ Show Spelled [rool] Show IPA noun, verb, ruled, rulĀ·ing.
noun
1. a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.: the rules of chess.
2. the code of regulations observed by a religious order or congregation: the Franciscan rule.
3. the customary or normal circumstance, occurrence, manner, practice, quality, etc.: the rule rather than the exception.
4. control, government, or dominion: under the rule of a dictator.
5. tenure or conduct of reign or office: during the rule of George III.
6. a prescribed mathematical method for performing a calculation or solving a problem.
7. ruler ( def 2 ) .
8. ( initial capital letter ) Astronomy . the constellation Norma.
9. Printing. a thin, type-high strip of metal, for printing a solid or decorative line or lines.
10. Law.
a. a formal order or direction made by a court, as for governing the procedure of the court (general rule) or for sending the case before a referee (special rule)
verb (used without object)
18. to exercise dominating power or influence; predominate.
19. to exercise authority, dominion, or sovereignty.
20. to make a formal decision or ruling, as on a point at law.
21. to be prevalent or current: Higher prices ruled throughout France.
Verb phrases
22. rule out,
a. to prove to be unrelated or not for consideration; eliminate; exclude: to rule out the possibility of error.
b. to make impossible or impracticable: The rainstorm ruled out the holiday camping.
Idioms
23. as a rule, generally; usually: He arrives at eleven o'clock, as a rule.
24. rule the roost. roost ( def 6 ) .
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Synonyms for rules
statute - decree - precedent - guideline - regulation - ruling - test - law - order - etiquette - dictum - truism - canon - keynote - tenet - precept - keystone - moral - basis - ordinance - decorum - commandment star criterion star formula star axiom star edict - direction - aphorism - maxim - regimen - prescription - gnome - apothegm - assize - propriety - command - fundamental - model - guide - chapter and verse - brocard - decretion - the book - the numbers
Antonyms for rules
disorganization - lawlessness - bad manners
noun
1. a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.: the rules of chess.
2. the code of regulations observed by a religious order or congregation: the Franciscan rule.
3. the customary or normal circumstance, occurrence, manner, practice, quality, etc.: the rule rather than the exception.
4. control, government, or dominion: under the rule of a dictator.
5. tenure or conduct of reign or office: during the rule of George III.
6. a prescribed mathematical method for performing a calculation or solving a problem.
7. ruler ( def 2 ) .
8. ( initial capital letter ) Astronomy . the constellation Norma.
9. Printing. a thin, type-high strip of metal, for printing a solid or decorative line or lines.
10. Law.
a. a formal order or direction made by a court, as for governing the procedure of the court (general rule) or for sending the case before a referee (special rule)
verb (used without object)
18. to exercise dominating power or influence; predominate.
19. to exercise authority, dominion, or sovereignty.
20. to make a formal decision or ruling, as on a point at law.
21. to be prevalent or current: Higher prices ruled throughout France.
Verb phrases
22. rule out,
a. to prove to be unrelated or not for consideration; eliminate; exclude: to rule out the possibility of error.
b. to make impossible or impracticable: The rainstorm ruled out the holiday camping.
Idioms
23. as a rule, generally; usually: He arrives at eleven o'clock, as a rule.
24. rule the roost. roost ( def 6 ) .
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Synonyms for rules
statute - decree - precedent - guideline - regulation - ruling - test - law - order - etiquette - dictum - truism - canon - keynote - tenet - precept - keystone - moral - basis - ordinance - decorum - commandment star criterion star formula star axiom star edict - direction - aphorism - maxim - regimen - prescription - gnome - apothegm - assize - propriety - command - fundamental - model - guide - chapter and verse - brocard - decretion - the book - the numbers
Antonyms for rules
disorganization - lawlessness - bad manners
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