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rule

[rool] / rul /
NOUN
standard, principle of behavior
Synonyms
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decree guideline law order precedent regulation ruling statute test
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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
brocard chapter and verse decretion no-no's the book the numbers
Antonyms
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disorganization lawlessness
STRONG
bad manners
NOUN
leadership of organization
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administration authority control domination government power regime reign sovereignty
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ascendancy command direction dominion empire influence jurisdiction supremacy sway
WEAK
regnancy
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submission surrender weakness yielding
STRONG
inferiority subordination
NOUN
method, way
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custom policy practice procedure
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course formula habit normalcy normality routine
WEAK
order of things
VERB
govern, manage
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conduct control dominate lead order overrule prevail run take over
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administer bridle command curb decree dictate direct domineer guide predominate preponderate preside regulate reign restrain sway
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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
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follow lose obey surrender
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misguide mislead mismanage neglect release serve submit
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plead
VERB
judge, decide
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conclude determine establish find hold resolve
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adjudge adjudicate decree deduce figure fix gather infer postulate prescribe pronounce settle theorize
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lay down pass upon
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begin miss start unsettle waver
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ignore misunderstand
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plead serve submit

Example Sentences

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Vanguard’s rule of thumb is to invest 3% of income, per child, for college.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Rhona says her general rule is not to pay over £100 each for flights.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Still, this deal could be the exception to the rule.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

The Supreme Court is separately expected to rule in the coming months on whether a president can remove Fed governors before their terms expire.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

And he was still king, with men to command and a kingdom to rule, and the demon prince was still his captive.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny