law, rule, regulation, precept, statute, ordinance, canon mean a principle governing action or procedure. law implies imposition by a sovereign authority and the obligation of obedience on the part of all …

rules and regulations Before you start your own business you should be familiar with the government's rules and regulations. follow the rules You must follow the rules. obey the rules He was fined for not …

202.1 Application of Part; waiver; additional rules; . . . 202.2 Terms and parts of court 202.3 Individual assignment system; structure 202.4 County Court judge; ex parte applications in Sup. Court . . . …

to control or direct; exercise dominating power, authority, or influence over; govern. to rule the empire with severity. to decide or declare judicially or authoritatively; decree. The judge ruled that he should …

A rule is a regulation or direction for doing some particular activity. If you have a "no shoes" rule at your house, it means everyone has to take them off at the door.

Definition of rule noun in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

1. To be in total control or command; exercise supreme authority. 2. To formulate and issue a decree or decision. 3. To prevail at a particular level or rate: Prices ruled low. 4. Slang To be excellent or …

The rules of something such as a language or a science are statements that describe the way that things usually happen in a particular situation. It is a rule of English that adjectives generally precede …

Today we celebrate the anniversary of the country's independence from colonial rule. Under her rule, the country prospered. After years of boredom, he grew tired of living by the rules. She has always …

Think of someone larger than life who forges her own path, who makes her own rules if the ones around her are unjust. Think of someone who cares about justice, peace and goodness more than anything …