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'rule' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'rule' with 20 example sentences.

rule noun

: a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

: something regarded as a normative example

: prescribed guide for conduct or action

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

: a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

: the duration of a monarch's or government's power

: dominance or power through legal authority

: directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted

: any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order

: a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system

: (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems

: 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 verb

: exercise authority over; as of nations

: decide with authority

: be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

: decide on and make a declaration about

: have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac

: mark or draw with a ruler

: keep in check

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  • I sometimes break the rules.
  • The school rules require students to wear school uniforms.
  • Explain to me the rules.
  • India was ruled by Great Britain for many years.
  • That rule doesn't apply in this situation.
  • This possibility cannot be ruled out.
  • This man ruled the country for more than 50 years.
  • You should follow this rule.
  • Bacteria, not humans, rule this planet.
  • He explained the rules of the game to her.
  • This rule needs to be changed.
  • Majority rule is a basic principle of democracy.
  • The golden rule is that there is no golden rule.
  • Isn't this against the rules?
  • Every driver must follow the traffic rules.
  • His death was ruled a homicide.
  • Smoking in the office is against our rules.
  • Please follow the school rules.
  • Spain was ruled by a dictator until 1975.
  • You should respect the rules your parents set for you.

    • Words related to 'rule'

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