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an accepted principle or instruction that states the way things are or should be done, and tells you what you are allowed or are not allowed to do: rules and regulations. a general / basic / fundamental rule. As a general rule, companies do not qualify for the generous tax breaks if they are listed on another exchange.
A rule is a statement telling people what they should do in order to achieve success or a benefit of some kind. An important rule is to drink plenty of water during any flight. By and large, the rules for healthy eating are the same during pregnancy as at any other time. [Also + for/of]
a. : a prescribed guide for conduct or action. b. : the laws or regulations prescribed by the founder of a religious order for observance by its members. c. : an accepted procedure, custom, or habit. d (1) : a usually written order or direction made by a court regulating court practice or the action of parties. (2)
a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.: the rules of chess. Synonyms: order, dictate, decree, regulation, law, guideline, bylaw, standard, precept. the code of regulations observed by a religious order or congregation: the Franciscan rule.
Definition of rule noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
an official instruction about what you must or must not do: to break (= not obey) the rules. to obey / follow the rules. You can't smoke at school, it's against the rules (= not allowed). Fewer examples. There are exceptions to every rule. I found the rules a little too rigid.
Definition of rule verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
