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Meaning of the word rule in English

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rule

US /ruːl/
UK /ruːl/
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Noun

1.

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

Example:
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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.
Synonym:
regulationguidelineprinciplepreceptstatute
2.

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

Example:
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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.
Synonym:
governancereignswaycontrolauthority

Verb

1.

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

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

have a dominating influence over

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