rule

US /ruːl/
UK /ruːl/
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1.

regra, norma

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

:
The first rule of the club is to always be on time.
A primeira regra do clube é estar sempre no horário.
You must follow the safety rules.
Você deve seguir as regras de segurança.
2.

domínio, governo

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

:
The country was under military rule for many years.
O país esteve sob o domínio militar por muitos anos.
The king's rule was just and fair.
O governo do rei era justo e equitativo.
1.

governar, dominar

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

:
The queen will rule the kingdom for many years.
A rainha governará o reino por muitos anos.
He was born to rule.
Ele nasceu para governar.
2.

dominar, influenciar

have a dominating influence over

:
Emotions often rule his decisions.
As emoções frequentemente dominam suas decisões.
Fear should not rule your life.
O medo não deve dominar sua vida.