Rule

  • 31rule — rule1 [ rul ] noun *** 1. ) count a statement explaining what someone can or cannot do in a particular system, game, or situation: We need to change the club rules before we start looking for new members. rule of: the basic rules of the game… …

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  • 32rule */*/*/ — I UK [ruːl] / US [rul] noun Word forms rule : singular rule plural rules 1) [countable] a statement explaining what someone can or cannot do in a particular system, game, or situation We need new club rules before we start looking for more… …

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  • 33rule — /roohl/, n., v., ruled, ruling. n. 1. a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.: the rules of chess. 2. the code of regulations observed by a religious order or congregation: the Franciscan rule. 3. the… …

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  • 34rule — [[t]ru͟ːl[/t]] ♦ rules, ruling, ruled 1) N COUNT: oft N of n, N num Rules are instructions that tell you what you are allowed to do and what you are not allowed to do. ...a thirty two page pamphlet explaining the rules of basketball... Sikhs were …

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  • 35Rule — A rule is:* Rewrite rule, in generative grammar and computer science * Standardization, a formal and widely accepted statement, fact, definition, or qualification * Operation, a determinate rule ( method ) for performing a mathematical operation… …

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  • 36rule*/*/*/ — [ruːl] noun I 1) [C] a statement that explains what you can or cannot do in a particular situation grammatical rules[/ex] Players who break the rules are sent off the field.[/ex] You should always follow these simple rules when using electrical… …

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  • 37rule — n. & v. n. 1 a principle to which an action conforms or is required to conform. 2 a prevailing custom or standard; the normal state of things. 3 government or dominion (under British rule; the rule of law). 4 a graduated straight measure used in… …

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  • 38rule — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) I n. law, regulation; government, authority; ruler. See rule, measurement. II Regulation for standard procedure Nouns 1. rule, law, ordinance, regulation, canon, code, act, measure, statute; decision,… …

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  • 39rule — noun 1》 a regulation or principle governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity.     ↘a code of practice and discipline for a religious community: the Rule of St Benedict. 2》 control or government: an end to British rule. 3》 …

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  • 40rule — n 1. principle, tenet, law, precept; regulation, ordinance, bylaw, statute; control, restriction, ban, embargo, prohibition; mandate, commandment, directive, order, court order. 2. standard, guide, guideline; basic rule, Inf. rule of the road,… …

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