law, rule, regulation, precept, statute, ordinance, canon mean a principle governing action or procedure. law implies imposition by a sovereign authority and the obligation of obedience on …

Grammatical rules prescribe how words may be used together. The period of Fascist rule is one people try to forget. rule by We don't want one-party rule - we want rule by the people. Most …

Countries can legally seize vessels in their territorial waters under rules set by the International Maritime Organization, the United Nations maritime regulator.

After years of boredom, he grew tired of living by the rules. She has always played by the rules throughout her career.

A rule is a regulation or direction for doing some particular activity. If you have a "no shoes" rule at your house, it means everyone has to take them off at the door.

1. To be in total control or command; exercise supreme authority. 2. To formulate and issue a decree or decision. 3. To prevail at a particular level or rate: Prices ruled low. 4. Slang To be …

Definition of rule noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [countable] a statement of what may, must or must not be done in a particular situation or when playing a game. She laid …

Rules are instructions that tell you what you must do or must not do. Can you explain the rules of cricket to me?

Grammatical rules prescribe how words may be used together. The period of Fascist rule is one people try to forget. rule by We don't want one-party rule - we want rule by the people. Most …

to control or direct; exercise dominating power, authority, or influence over; govern. to rule the empire with severity. to decide or declare judicially or authoritatively; decree. The judge ruled …