Noun
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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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(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems
"he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs"
"he gave us a general formula for attacking polynomials"
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a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
"the principle of the conservation of mass"
"the principle of jet propulsion"
"the right-hand rule for inductive fields"
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any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order
"the rule of St. Dominic"
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directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted
"he knew the rules of chess"
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dominance or power through legal authority
"France held undisputed dominion over vast areas of Africa"
"the rule of Caesar"
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the duration of a monarch's or government's power
"during the rule of Elizabeth"
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a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
"their principles of composition characterized all their works"
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(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
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prescribed guide for conduct or action
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something regarded as a normative example
"the convention of not naming the main character"
"violence is the rule not the exception"
"his formula for impressing visitors"
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a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
"it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast"
"short haircuts were the regulation"
Verb
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keep in check
"rule one's temper"
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mark or draw with a ruler
"rule the margins"
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have an affinity with
of signs of the zodiac
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decide on and make a declaration about
"find someone guilty"
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be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
"Money reigns supreme here"
"Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"
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decide with authority
"The King decreed that all firstborn males should be killed"
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exercise authority over
as of nations
"Who is governing the country now?"