rule
definition: 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
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speech part: noun
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ruler
definition: something regarded as a normative example
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speech part: noun
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pattern
definition: a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
example: It was their rule to take a walk before breakfast.
speech part: noun
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regulation
definition: a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems
example: The student determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs.
speech part: noun
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formula
definition: a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
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speech part: noun
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principle
definition: a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
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speech part: noun
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principle
definition: any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order
example: the rule of St. Dominic
speech part: noun
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definition: prescribed guide for conduct or action
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speech part: noun
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prescript
definition: directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted
example: I know the rules of chess.
speech part: noun
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definition: (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
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speech part: noun
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linguistic rule
definition: dominance or power through legal authority
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speech part: noun
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dominion
definition: the duration of a monarch's or government's power
example: during the rule of Elizabeth
speech part: noun
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definition: keep in check
example: rule one's temper
speech part: verb
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harness
definition: decide with authority
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speech part: verb
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decree
definition: decide on and make a declaration about
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speech part: verb
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find
definition: mark or draw with a ruler
example: rule the margins
speech part: verb
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definition: exercise authority over
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speech part: verb
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govern
definition: be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
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speech part: verb
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predominate
definition: have an affinity with
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speech part: verb
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