rules

1.

правила

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

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the rules of the game were understood
2.

правила

control of or dominion over an area or people.

:
the revolution brought an end to British rule
1.

правила

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

:
the region today is ruled by elected politicians
2.

правила

pronounce authoritatively and legally to be the case.

:
a federal court ruled that he was unfairly dismissed from his job