Rule Meaning and Definition

Word: Rule

How to pronounce: ruːl

Noun

Definitions:

1. One of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct within a particular activity or sphere.

Example sentences: "The rules of the game were understood"

2. Control of or dominion over an area or people.

Example sentences: "The revolution brought an end to British rule"

3. The normal or customary state of things.

Example sentences: "Such accidents are the exception rather than the rule"

4. A strip of wood or other rigid material used for measuring length or marking straight lines; a ruler.

Example sentences: "The plastic template contains rules, measures and a hole-punching guide."

5. An order made by a judge or court with reference to a particular case only.

Verb

Definitions:

1. Exercise ultimate power or authority over (an area and its people)

Example sentences: "The region today is ruled by elected politicians"

2. Pronounce authoritatively and legally to be the case.

3. Make parallel lines across (paper)

Example sentences: "Rule the pages horizontally and print the information within the rules."

Synonyms:

norm

regulation

normal

guideline

policy

principle

reg

decree

measure

tradition

bylaw

rule out

preclude

reign

sway

dominion

rule of thumb

ground rule

dominate

prevail

predominate

government

governance

authority

command

control

jurisdiction

boss

govern

decide

regulate

law

pattern

regimen

regime

prescription

prescript

formula

harness

preside

Antonyms:

obey

abide

Derivations:

ruling

ruler

ruled

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Rule in Other Languages...

Spanish: Regla

German: Regel

French: Règle

Italian: Regola

Turkish: Kural