rule

US /ruːl/
UK /ruːl/
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1.

a statement of what may, must, or must not be done in a situation

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The first rule of the club is to always be on time.
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You must follow the safety rules.
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regulationguidelineprinciplepreceptstatute
2.

the exercise of ultimate power or authority over an area or group of people

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The country was under military rule for many years.
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The king's rule was just and fair.
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governancereignswaycontrolauthority
1.

exercise ultimate power or authority over (an area or group of people)

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The queen will rule the kingdom for many years.
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He was born to rule.
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governreigncommandcontroldominate
2.

have a dominating influence over

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Emotions often rule his decisions.
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Fear should not rule your life.
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dominatecontrolinfluenceguidedictate
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