law, rule, regulation, precept, statute, ordinance, canon mean a principle governing action or procedure. law implies imposition by a sovereign authority and the obligation of obedience on the part of all …

Grammatical rules prescribe how words may be used together. The period of Fascist rule is one people try to forget. rule by We don't want one-party rule - we want rule by the people. Most modern kings …

to control or direct; exercise dominating power, authority, or influence over; govern. to rule the empire with severity. to decide or declare judicially or authoritatively; decree. The judge ruled that he should …

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.

Definition of rule noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [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 …

1. To be in total control or command; exercise supreme authority. 2. To formulate and issue a decree or decision. 3. To prevail at a particular level or rate: Prices ruled low. 4. Slang To be excellent or …

The Court promulgates the following Local Rules to supplement the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. These rules are intended to promote the just, efficient, …

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 …

After years of boredom, he grew tired of living by the rules. She has always played by the rules throughout her career.

RULES definition: short for Australian Rules See examples of Rules used in a sentence.