rule
rule/ro͞ol/
noun
- one of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct within a particular activity or sphere."the rules of the game were understood"synonyms: regulation, ruling, directive, order, court order, act, law, bylaw, statute, edict, canon, ordinance, pronouncement, mandate, command, dictate, dictum, decree, fiat, proclamation, injunction, commandment, prescription, stipulation, requirement, precept, guideline, direction, ukase, pronunciamento
- control of or dominion over an area or people."the revolution brought an end to British rule"synonyms: control, jurisdiction, command, power, sway, dominion, government, administration, sovereignty, leadership, ascendancy, supremacy, authority, direction, mastery, hegemony, regime, influence, raj, regiment
- the normal or customary state of things."such accidents are the exception rather than the rule"synonyms: procedure, practice, protocol, convention, standard, norm, form, routine, custom, habit, wont, praxis
- a strip of wood or other rigid material used for measuring length or marking straight lines; a ruler.
- short for Australian Rules (football).
verb
- exercise ultimate power or authority over (an area and its people)."the region today is ruled by elected politicians"synonyms: govern, preside over, control, have control of, be in control of, lead, be the leader of, dominate, run, head, direct, administer, manage, regulate, sway, be in power, be in control, hold sway, be in authority, be in command, be in charge, be at the helm, reign, sit on the throne, wear the crown, wield the scepter, be monarch, be sovereign
- pronounce authoritatively and legally to be the case."a federal court ruled that he was unfairly dismissed from his job"synonyms: decree, order, direct, pronounce, make a judgment, judge, adjudge, adjudicate, lay down, ordain, decide, find, determine, resolve, settle, establish, hold, asseverate
- make parallel lines across (paper)."rule the pages horizontally and print the information within the rules."
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Sep 15, 2024 · 1. a : a prescribed guide for conduct or action b : the laws or regulations prescribed by the founder of a religious order for observance by its members.
a formal order or direction made by a court, as for governing the procedure of the court general rule or for sending the case before a referee special rule.
This site provides access to the federal rules and forms in effect, information on the rulemaking process (including proposed and pending rules amendments),
an accepted principle or instruction that states the way things are or should be done, and tells you what you are allowed or are not allowed to do:.
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The Federal Rules of Civil Procedure govern civil proceedings in the United States district courts. The purpose of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure is " ...