Rule

Governing power. A guide, principle, or regulation governing conduct, action, or procedure. A prescribed guide for conduct or action. A usually valid generalization. The exercise of authority or control : dominion. To exert control, direction, or influence on. To exercise authority or power over often harshly or arbitrarily. To determine and declare authoritatively.

Usage Examples

As a Noun (Principle/Regulation): "School rules forbid running in the hallway" or "As a rule, I avoid caffeine in the evening".
As a Noun (Instrument): "He used a rule to measure the board".
As a Verb (Decide/Govern): "The judge ruled in favor of the plaintiff" or "She rules her kingdom with fairness".

Synonyms

Regulation/Control: Law, ordinance, statute, mandate, directive, guideline, principle, precept, axiom, canon, code.
Customary Behavior: Standard, convention, custom, habit, routine, norm.
To Decide/Govern: Decree, order, judge, govern, dominate, command, dictate.

Common Related Terms

As a rule: Meaning usually or in most cases.
Rule of Law: The principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law.
Ground Rules: Basic rules guiding behavior or procedure.

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