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noun
- 1. one of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity: "the rules of cricket" Similar
- 2. control of or dominion over an area or people: "the revolution brought an end to British rule" Similar
verb
- 1. exercise ultimate power or authority over (an area and its people): "the region today is ruled by elected politicians" Similar
- 2. pronounce authoritatively and legally to be the case: "an industrial tribunal ruled that he was unfairly dismissed from his job" Similar
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RULE definition: 1. an accepted principle or instruction that states the way things are or should be done, and tells…. Learn more.
5 Jul 2012 · 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 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 rule is a regulation or direction for doing some particular activity. If you have a "no shoes" rule at your house, it means everyone has to take them off at the door.
noun. a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.: the rules of chess. Synonyms: standard, guideline, precept, order, dictate, decree, regulation, law, bylaw. the code of regulations observed by a religious order or congregation: the Franciscan rule.
Definition of rule noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. rule. noun. OPAL W OPAL S. /ruːl/ Idioms. of activity/game. [countable] a statement of what may, must or must not be done in a particular situation or when playing a game. She laid down strict rules for her tenants, including prompt payment of rent.
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.
[uncountable] the government of a country or control of a group of people by a particular person, group, or system under Communist/civilian/military, etc. rule majority rule (= government by the political party that most people have voted for) The Ottoman empire imposed direct rule from Tripoli. see home rule. measuring tool.
RULE meaning: 1 : a statement that tells you what is or is not allowed in a particular game, situation, etc.; 2 : a statement that tells you what is allowed or what will happen within a particular system (such as a language or science)
