A generalized statement that describes what is true in most or all cases: In this office, hard work is the rule, not the exception.
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A usual, customary, or generalized course of action or behavior: "The rule of life in the defense bar ordinarily is to go along and get along” ( Scott Turow).
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An authoritative, prescribed direction for conduct, especially one of the regulations governing procedure in a legislative body or a regulation observed by the players in a game, sport, or contest.
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Governing power or its possession or use; authority.
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Law A court order limited in application to a specific case.
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verb-intransitive
Slang To be excellent or superior: That new video game rules!.
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To be in total control or command; exercise supreme authority.
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To formulate and issue a decree or decision.
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To prevail at a particular level or rate: Prices ruled low.
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verb-transitive
To decide or declare authoritatively or judicially; decree. See Synonyms at decide.
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To dominate by powerful influence.
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To exercise control, dominion, or direction over; govern.
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To mark (a straight line), as with a ruler.
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To mark with straight parallel lines.
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verb
To exert control, direction, or influence on .
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To exercise control over especially by curbing or restraining .
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To exercise authority or power over often harshly or arbitrarily .
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To be preeminent in .
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To determine and declare authoritatively.
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idiom
As a rule In general; for the most part: As a rule, we take the bus.
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