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rule

Definition for rule

noun as in standard, principle of behavior

Strongest matches

decree, guideline, law, order, precedent, regulation, ruling, statute, test

Strong matches

aphorism, apothegm, assize, axiom, basis, canon, command, commandment, criterion, decorum, dictum, direction, edict, etiquette, formula, fundamental, gnome, guide, keynote, keystone, maxim, model, moral, ordinance, precept, prescription, propriety, regimen, tenet, truism

Weak matches

brocard, chapter and verse, decretion, no-no's, the book, the numbers

noun as in leadership of organization

Strongest matches

administration, authority, control, domination, government, power, regime, reign, sovereignty

Strong matches

ascendancy, command, direction, dominion, empire, influence, jurisdiction, supremacy, sway

Weak match

noun as in method, way

Strongest matches

custom, policy, practice, procedure

Strong matches

course, formula, habit, normalcy, normality, routine

Weak match

order of things

verb as in govern, manage

Strongest matches

conduct, control, dominate, lead, order, overrule, prevail, run, take over

Strong matches

administer, bridle, command, curb, decree, dictate, direct, domineer, guide, predominate, preponderate, preside, regulate, reign, restrain, sway

Weak matches

be in authority, be in driver's seat, be in power, crack the whip, hold sway, hold the reins, keep under one's thumb, lay down the law, rule the roost, run the show, sit on top of

verb as in judge, decide

Strongest matches

conclude, determine, establish, find, hold, resolve

Strong matches

adjudge, adjudicate, decree, deduce, figure, fix, gather, infer, postulate, prescribe, pronounce, settle, theorize

Weak matches

lay down, pass upon

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Example Sentences

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Martin has now proposed new rules by which Fianna Fáil may select a presidential candidate in future presidential elections.

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“And it is causing irreparable harm to California, our Nation’s democratic traditions, and the rule of law.”

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Big Brother then confirmed it was issuing him with a formal warning, and said rules regarding language and behaviour are explained to all housemates before entering.

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Revamped plans were announced after a top court ruled banning clubs from joining a breakaway league was unlawful.

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On its website, the conservancy says it considered and ruled out all of those options except sterilization, which could be used for some deer around the city of Avalon.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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