Rhymes Lyrics and poems Near rhymes Synonyms / Related Phrases Mentions Descriptive words [Definitions] Homophones Similar sound Same consonants Definitions of 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

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 noun : a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior Example: "It was his rule to take a walk before breakfast"

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior noun : (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems Example: "He determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs"

(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems noun : any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order Example: "The rule of St. Dominic"

any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order noun : prescribed guide for conduct or action

prescribed guide for conduct or action noun : directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted Example: "He knew the rules of chess"

directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted noun : (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice

(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice noun : the duration of a monarch's or government's power Example: "During the rule of Elizabeth"

the duration of a monarch's or government's power noun : a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system Example: "The right-hand rule for inductive fields"

a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system noun : a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct noun : dominance or power through legal authority Example: "The rule of Caesar"

dominance or power through legal authority noun : something regarded as a normative example Example: "Violence is the rule not the exception"

something regarded as a normative example verb : keep in check Example: "Rule one's temper"

keep in check verb : have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac

have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac verb : decide with authority

decide with authority verb : decide on and make a declaration about

decide on and make a declaration about verb : mark or draw with a ruler Example: "Rule the margins"

mark or draw with a ruler verb : exercise authority over; as of nations

exercise authority over; as of nations verb : be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance name: A surname (rare: 1 in 50000 families; popularity rank in the U.S.: #5649)

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