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rule::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | linguistic rule |
| Type of | construct, conception, concept |
| Has types | linguistic universal, grammatical rule, rule of grammar, rule of morphology, morphological rule, universal |
rule::noun | Spocien Dictionary
measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | ruler |
| Type of | measure, measuring stick, measuring rod |
| Has types | carpenter's rule, metrestick, meterstick, yard measure, yardstick, foot rule |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | prescript |
| Type of | direction, instruction |
| Has types | rules of order, precept, regulation, parliamentary procedure, rubric, parliamentary law, ordinance, rule of evidence, order, protocol, miranda rule, golden rule, gigo, etiquette, dictate, communications protocol, canon, bylaw, principle |
rule::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | regulation |
| Type of | conception, concept, construct |
| Has types | cy pres, restriction, rule of cy pres, rule of thumb, working principle, working rule, limitation, guidepost, guideline, cy pres doctrine |
it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast.
rule::noun | Spocien Dictionary
the right-hand rule for inductive fields.
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | convention, formula, normal, pattern |
| Type of | practice |
| Has types | mores, code of conduct, code of behavior, universal |
violence is the rule not the exception.
rule::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | formula |
| Type of | process, procedure |
| Has types | recursion, heuristic rule, heuristic program, metarule, heuristic, algorithmic program, algorithm, algorithmic rule |
he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs.
rule::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | dominate, predominate, prevail, reign |
| Has types | overarch, overbalance, outbalance, preponderate, override, outweigh |
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | dominion |
| Type of | control, ascendency, ascendence, ascendancy, ascendance, dominance |
| Has types | raj, suzerainty, sovereignty, paramountcy, reign |
the rule of Caesar.
rule::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | principle |
| Type of | generalization, generalisation, generality |
| Has types | pillar, feng shui, yang, yin |
rule::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | direction, instruction |
| Has types | ground rule |
he knew the rules of chess.
rule::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | continuance, duration |
| Has types | regency |
during the rule of Elizabeth.
Examples of rule
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Strong bipartisan support of the legislation removing the 1099 rule is expected.
From the dailyherald.com
The latest rule won't impact students with plans negotiated before Jan. 1, 2012.
From the online.wsj.com
I've a question about the Rooney rule that I hope you or someone will look into.
From the sportsillustrated.cnn.com
They are not calling for trading secular dictators for rule by religious guides.
From the edition.cnn.com
That's a simple rule of thumb, repeated by parents of small children everywhere.
From the latimes.com
The game ended with one out in the fifth because of Little League's 10-run rule.
From the kansas.com
I think I am going to start enforcing the sixty second rule in these situations.
From the avc.com
It was the first time since the rule took effect that cancellations didn't rise.
From the dailyherald.com
The new rule for Shanghai, a city of more than 20 million, took effect Thursday.
From the charlotteobserver.com
- A principle or condition that customarily governs behavior; "it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast"; "short haircuts were the regulation"
- Govern: exercise authority over; as of nations; "Who is governing the country now?"
- Convention: something regarded as a normative example; "the convention of not naming the main character"; "violence is the rule not the exception"; "his formula for impressing visitors"
- Decide with authority; "The King decreed that all firstborn males should be killed"
- Predominate: be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance; "Money reigns supreme here"; "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"
- Prescribed guide for conduct or action
- R.U.L.E. is the sixth studio album by rapper Ja Rule, released November 9, 2004. It debuted at #7 on the Billboard 200, moving about 165,000 units in its opening week and has been certified Gold in the US . It marked a semi-successful return to the charts after many feuds with other rappers. ...
- "Rule/Sparkle" is Japanese singer Ayumi Hamasaki's forty-fifth single (forty-sixth overall) and it was released on February 25, 2009. The song "Rule" was used as the international theme song for Dragonball Evolution. "Sparkle" is used in advertisements for the Honda Zest Spark. ...
- Rule (foaled January 13, 2007) is an American Thoroughbred racehorse.
