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Meaning of the word rules in English

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rules

Noun

1.

one of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct within a particular activity or sphere.

Example:
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the rules of the game were understood
Synonym:
regulationrulingdirectiveordercourt orderactlawbylawstatuteedictcanonordinancepronouncementmandatecommanddictatedictumdecreefiatproclamationinjunctioncommandmentprescriptionstipulationrequirementpreceptguidelinedirectionukasepronunciamento
2.

control of or dominion over an area or people.

Example:
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the revolution brought an end to British rule
Synonym:
controljurisdictioncommandpowerswaydominiongovernmentadministrationsovereigntyleadershipascendancysupremacyauthoritydirectionmasteryhegemonyregimeinfluencerajregiment

Verb

1.

exercise ultimate power or authority over (an area and its people).

Example:
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the region today is ruled by elected politicians
Synonym:
governcontrolleaddominaterunheaddirectadministermanageregulateswayhold swayreign
2.

pronounce authoritatively and legally to be the case.

Example:
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a federal court ruled that he was unfairly dismissed from his job
Synonym:
decreeorderdirectpronouncejudgeadjudgeadjudicatelay downordaindecidefinddetermineresolvesettleestablishholdasseverate
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rulerulingrule inrule bookrule outrule the roostgolden rule