(usually used in plural form "essentials") A fundamental element or characteristic
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Control of or dominion over an area or people
“The centuries of rule by the dynasty has left a lasting legacy in the region.”
One of a set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct or procedure
“I urge fellow members to rethink this controversial new rule that will only serve to limit our freedoms.”
A principle within a particular sphere of knowledge
“The first rule for controlling diseases is prevention.”
The normal or customary state of things
“It is no longer enough for a receiver to merely catch the ball, as has been the rule for the last 120 years or so.”
(usually used in plural form "essentials") A fundamental element or characteristic
The customary, habitual, or expected procedure or way of doing something
A long, narrow band or strip
A limiting condition, rule or measure
A requirement which must be satisfied before taking a course of action
(of a person) The quality of having a high personal standing or status
A known or established fact or situation
A standard or pattern that is typical or expected
The fact or condition of being common, prevalent, or in the majority
Expected outcome or standard procedure, typically predictable and logical
A rigid, flat, and rectangular tool for measuring length
The action of entering and taking control of a building or land
A legal sentence or punishment
A long rigid piece of wood, metal, or similar material
A system of measurement
To govern or rule over
“Although Polyneices is next in line to rule Thebes, Eteocles claims the throne for himself.”
To restrain or have control over
“We cannot allow fear to rule our lives.”
To be in power
“Mary Tudor, the first queen regnant of England, would rule from 1553 until her death in 1558.”
To pronounce authoritatively and legally to be the case
“Contrary to submissions made by the plaintiff, I rule that the defendants are parties to the action.”
To be a dominant or powerful factor
“Pete Sampras would rule as the premier tennis player of the 90s.”
To keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level
“If you cannot rule your emotions, your emotions will rule you.”
To instruct or order (someone) to do something
To enact or establish legally or legislatively
To put down or control by cruelty or force
To draw a line underneath something, especially to add emphasis
To reach a decision or recommendation
To be victorious, or to prove to be more powerful or superior
To emphasize, stress, or indicate the importance of
To remain valid or unaltered
To be impressive
To overcome or defeat
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