rule

Definition for rule

noun as in standard, principle of behavior

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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

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brocard, chapter and verse, decretion, no-no's, the book, the numbers

noun as in 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

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regnancy

noun as in method, way

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custom, policy, practice, procedure

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course, formula, habit, normalcy, normality, routine

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order of things

verb as in 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

verb as in 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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Current commissioner Adam Silver is just as adamant as Stern when it comes to enforcing salary cap rules, although the current CBA limits punishment.

From Los Angeles Times

For instance, the county rules allow landlords who own 10 or fewer units to meet the temperature requirement for just one room until 2032.

From Los Angeles Times

There are rules and suggestions for riders and drivers while using cash, according to the Uber app.

From Los Angeles Times

President Prabowo himself is accused of human rights abuses, such as the abduction of dissidents, under Suharto’s rule.

From Los Angeles Times

This was later overturned at the Court of Appeal, which went on to rule the legal challenge could go no further.

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