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rule (n):
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

rule (n):
something regarded as a normative example
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the convention of not naming the main character.
violence is the rule not the exception.
his formula for impressing visitors

rule (n):
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
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it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast.
short haircuts were the regulation

rule (n):
(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems
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he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs.
he gave us a general formula for attacking polynomials

rule (n):
a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
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the principle of the conservation of mass.
the principle of jet propulsion.
the right-hand rule for inductive fields

rule (n):
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
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their principles of composition characterized all their works

rule (n):
any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order
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the rule of St. Dominic

rule (n):
prescribed guide for conduct or action

rule (n):
directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted
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he knew the rules of chess

rule (n):
(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice

rule (n):
dominance or power through legal authority
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France held undisputed dominion over vast areas of Africa.
the rule of Caesar

rule (n):
the duration of a monarch's or government's power
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during the rule of Elizabeth

rule (v):
keep in check
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rule one's temper

rule (v):
decide with authority
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The King decreed that all firstborn males should be killed

rule (v):
decide on and make a declaration about
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find someone guilty

rule (v):
mark or draw with a ruler
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rule the margins

rule (v):
exercise authority over; as of nations
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Who is governing the country now?

rule (v):
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
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Money reigns supreme here.
Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood

rule (v):
have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac

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Next Proverb

Pleasant hours fly fast

Hoş vakitler çabuk geçer (boş vakit geçmek bilmez. Vakti boş geçenin ömrü bitmek bilmez.)

When we are enjoying ourselves, time passes far too quickly , but it passes very slowly when we are bored, or have nothing to do, or we are working on some uncongenial task.

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