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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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He said: "I would consider it relatively, potentially not the most elegant move. But sometimes racing doesn't necessarily require elegance as long as you operate within the principles and the rules of the team."

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It does have access to the EU's single market through its membership of the European Economic Area, so it has to respect its rules.

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Even Barcelona, despite their stature, were forced to sell assets and activate financial 'levers' just to comply, showing that the rules are applied across the board.

From BBC

However, Prof Sharaky ruled out the possibility of Egypt going to war with Ethiopia.

From BBC

The chancellor did not rule that out to me, but said there was "more to do" on reforms that helped people back into work.

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

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