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(noun) ruler
measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
(noun) convention, formula, pattern, normal
something regarded as a normative example
the convention of not naming the main character; violence is the rule not the exception; his formula for impressing visitors
(noun) regulation
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast; short haircuts were the regulation
(noun) formula
(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems
he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs; he gave us a general formula for attacking polynomials
(noun) principle
a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
the principle of the conservation of mass; the principle of jet propulsion; the right-hand rule for inductive fields
(noun) principle
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
their principles of composition characterized all their works
(noun) prescript
prescribed guide for conduct or action
(noun) linguistic rule
(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
(noun) dominion
dominance or power through legal authority
France held undisputed dominion over vast areas of Africa; the rule of Caesar
keep in check
rule one's temper
(verb) decree
decide with authority
The King decreed that all firstborn males should be killed
(verb) find
decide on and make a declaration about
find someone guilty
(verb) govern
exercise authority over; as of nations
Who is governing the country now?
(verb) predominate, prevail, reign, dominate
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
Money reigns supreme here; Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood