rule
noun /ro͞ol/
rules, plural
rules, plural
- One of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct within a particular activity or sphere
- - the rules of the game were understood
- A law or principle that operates within a particular sphere of knowledge, describing or prescribing what is possible or allowable
- - the rules of grammar
- A code of practice and discipline for a religious order or community
- - the Rule of St. Benedict
- Control of or dominion over an area or people
- - the revolution brought an end to British rule
- The normal or customary state of things
- - such accidents are the exception rather than the rule
- A strip of wood or other rigid material used for measuring length or marking straight lines; a ruler
- A thin printed line or dash, generally used to separate headings, columns, or sections of text
- An order made by a judge or court with reference to a particular case only
verb /ro͞ol/
ruled, past participle; ruled, past tense; rules, 3rd person singular present; ruling, present participle
ruled, past participle; ruled, past tense; rules, 3rd person singular present; ruling, present participle
- Exercise ultimate power or authority over (an area and its people)
- - Latin America today is ruled by elected politicians
- - the period in which Spain ruled over Portugal
- (of a feeling) Have a powerful and restricting influence on (a person's life)
- - her whole life seemed to be ruled by fear
- Be a dominant or powerful factor or force
- - the black market rules supreme
- Pronounce authoritatively and legally to be the case
- - a federal court ruled that he was unfairly dismissed from his job
- (of a planet) Have a particular influence over (a sign of the zodiac, house, aspect of life, etc.)
- Make parallel lines across (paper)
- - a sheet of ruled paper
- Make (a straight line) on paper with a ruler
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