rule

noun
[L4684]

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Derivations language rule

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • singular : rule
  • plural : rules

Senses

  • A regulation, law, guideline
  • prescription, including laws, regulations, instructions, guidelines, and social conventions;a determinated method for performing an operation
  • the process or act of deciding, regulation, law, decide
  • show leadership

rule

verb
[L1353]

Compounds

In compounds

Forms

  • simple present : rule
  • simple present, singular, third person : rules
  • simple past : ruled
  • present participle : ruling
  • past participle : ruled

Senses

  • to reign over something

    • The establishment of the same rule for the appointment of taxes will probably be as little contested

  • to establish a rule
  • to be great or wonderful
  • to draw lines