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rule

Definition for rule

noun as in standard, principle of behavior

Strongest matches

decree, guideline, law, order, precedent, regulation, ruling, statute, test

Strong matches

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 matches

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

noun as in leadership of organization

Strongest matches

administration, authority, control, domination, government, power, regime, reign, sovereignty

Strong matches

ascendancy, command, direction, dominion, empire, influence, jurisdiction, supremacy, sway

Weak match

noun as in method, way

Strongest matches

custom, policy, practice, procedure

Strong matches

course, formula, habit, normalcy, normality, routine

Weak match

order of things

verb as in govern, manage

Strongest matches

conduct, control, dominate, lead, order, overrule, prevail, run, take over

Strong matches

administer, bridle, command, curb, decree, dictate, direct, domineer, guide, predominate, preponderate, preside, regulate, reign, restrain, sway

Weak matches

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

Strongest matches

conclude, determine, establish, find, hold, resolve

Strong matches

adjudge, adjudicate, decree, deduce, figure, fix, gather, infer, postulate, prescribe, pronounce, settle, theorize

Weak matches

lay down, pass upon

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Example Sentences

He said that even when there are “rules and parameters” in place to limit lobbying activity, it’s “not easy” to monitor.

From Los Angeles Times

Wicketkeeper Jordan Cox has been ruled out of England's series in New Zealand with a broken thumb.

From BBC

The FDA does not make the rules - it carries out policies passed by Congress and works to limit unhealthy foods by enforcing limits and labelling on certain nutrients, like sodium and saturated fat.

From BBC

It also wants the court to rule that the school district failed to provide equal treatment for girls in sport, a violation of Title IX, and it seeks monetary damages.

From Los Angeles Times

The outgoing president has ramped up weapons shipments to Ukraine and dismantled some restrictive rules on the use of American munitions ahead of Trump’s inauguration.

From Salon

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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