Rule
noun
A guideline made by a person, group or organization to control, govern or manage things and/or people.
Everybody in school must follow the rules, otherwise there will be consequences.
Often appears as...
- follow the rule
- break the rule
noun
The exercise of control or authority over people or a domain.
The King's rule was marked by peace and prosperity.
Often appears as...
- undisputed rule
- rule over
verb
To control or govern a country, group, or person.
The Emperor ruled the kingdom with fairness and justice.
Often appears as...
- rule over
- rule with an iron fist
verb
To make a decision officially, especially in a court of law.
The judge ruled in favor of the defendant because there wasn't enough evidence.
Often appears as...
- rule against
- rule out
noun
A piece of equipment, like a ruler, for making straight lines.
She used a rule to ensure her lines were perfect.
Often appears as...
- rule a line
- measure with a rule
noun
A guideline made by a person, group or organization to control, govern or manage things and/or people.
Everybody in school must follow the rules, otherwise there will be consequences.
Often appears as...
- follow the rule
- break the rule
noun
The exercise of control or authority over people or a domain.
The King's rule was marked by peace and prosperity.
Often appears as...
- undisputed rule
- rule over
verb
To control or govern a country, group, or person.
The Emperor ruled the kingdom with fairness and justice.
Often appears as...
- rule over
- rule with an iron fist
verb
To make a decision officially, especially in a court of law.
The judge ruled in favor of the defendant because there wasn't enough evidence.
Often appears as...
- rule against
- rule out
noun
A piece of equipment, like a ruler, for making straight lines.
She used a rule to ensure her lines were perfect.
Often appears as...
- rule a line
- measure with a rule
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Expect Consequences
Rules imply that not following them will result in some form of sanction or penalty.
If you break the rule, you'll likely face a fine.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Order
Rules are essential in various contexts to maintain order and ensure fairness.
Traffic rules keep the roads in order.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Laws
Distinguish rules from laws; rules are guidelines which might not have legal standing.
Classroom rules are set by the teacher, not the government.
Pro Tip 1/3Expect Consequences
Rules imply that not following them will result in some form of sanction or penalty.
If you break the rule, you'll likely face a fine.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Order
Rules are essential in various contexts to maintain order and ensure fairness.
Traffic rules keep the roads in order.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Laws
Distinguish rules from laws; rules are guidelines which might not have legal standing.
Classroom rules are set by the teacher, not the government.
Pro Tip 1/3Expect Consequences
Rules imply that not following them will result in some form of sanction or penalty.
If you break the rule, you'll likely face a fine.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Order
Rules are essential in various contexts to maintain order and ensure fairness.
Traffic rules keep the roads in order.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Laws
Distinguish rules from laws; rules are guidelines which might not have legal standing.
Classroom rules are set by the teacher, not the government.
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Flat Earth vs. Round...
part of a giant studio set all the world's a stage and you're on it I still don't understand that like who's gaining from all this from this larger exclusive the highest authority higher than presidents this super-rich people that are behind the scenes remember the first rule of powers stay hidden so this is for me where I think it gets really dangerous because we're going back into
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and so does Vivaldi's musical exploration of the seasons. Not until the early 19th century would such expressive instrumental program music, as it was known, become popular. By then, larger, more varied ensembles were the rule with woodwinds, brass, and percussion to help tell the tale.
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Can you solve the virus...
It seems like you're out of luck, unless you look at the rules carefully and notice an important exception. It's true that once you activate the switch in a contaminated room, it's destroyed and you can never go back. But there's one room that wasn't contaminated - the entrance.
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How to build a fictional...
Authors of science fiction and fantasy literally build worlds. They make rules, maps, lineages, languages, cultures, universes, alternate universes within universes, and from those worlds sprout story, after story, after story. When it's done well,
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Why do we dream? - Amy...
We dream to solve problems. Unconstrained by reality and the rules of conventional logic, in your dreams, your mind can create limitless scenarios to help you grasp problems and formulate solutions that you may not consider while awake.
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Are China and the US...
unilaterally seek to change the rules of the global order. So apart from all of that, it's just fine and dandy, the U.S.-China relationship. No real problems there. The challenge, though, is given those deep-rooted feelings,
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What makes something...
according to rules we don't know. On the other hand, by fine-tuning our attention to the absurd, Kafka also reflects our shortcomings back at ourselves. In doing so, he reminds us that the world we live in is one we create,
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Giving checkmate is...
game that you can learn the basic rules in about 15 minutes but it has more combinations than atoms in the universe just was and still is after today in male-dominated sport was it realistic
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Puppy Adopted By Cat...
they nametag teats with their own individual scent and return to it each time this simple rule maintains peace and harmony during feeding time but for dogs pack life requires fighting for
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How to recognize a...
Have you ever tried to picture an ideal world? One without war, poverty, or crime? If so, you're not alone. Plato imagined an enlightened republic ruled by philosopher kings,
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Flat Earth vs. Round...
part of a giant studio set all the world's a stage and you're on it I still don't understand that like who's gaining from all this from this larger exclusive the highest authority higher than presidents this super-rich people that are behind the scenes remember the first rule of powers stay hidden so this is for me where I think it gets really dangerous because we're going back into
Video examples
Why should you listen to...
and so does Vivaldi's musical exploration of the seasons. Not until the early 19th century would such expressive instrumental program music, as it was known, become popular. By then, larger, more varied ensembles were the rule with woodwinds, brass, and percussion to help tell the tale.
Video examples
Can you solve the virus...
It seems like you're out of luck, unless you look at the rules carefully and notice an important exception. It's true that once you activate the switch in a contaminated room, it's destroyed and you can never go back. But there's one room that wasn't contaminated - the entrance.
Video examples
How to build a fictional...
Authors of science fiction and fantasy literally build worlds. They make rules, maps, lineages, languages, cultures, universes, alternate universes within universes, and from those worlds sprout story, after story, after story. When it's done well,
Video examples
Why do we dream? - Amy...
We dream to solve problems. Unconstrained by reality and the rules of conventional logic, in your dreams, your mind can create limitless scenarios to help you grasp problems and formulate solutions that you may not consider while awake.
Video examples
Are China and the US...
unilaterally seek to change the rules of the global order. So apart from all of that, it's just fine and dandy, the U.S.-China relationship. No real problems there. The challenge, though, is given those deep-rooted feelings,
Video examples
What makes something...
according to rules we don't know. On the other hand, by fine-tuning our attention to the absurd, Kafka also reflects our shortcomings back at ourselves. In doing so, he reminds us that the world we live in is one we create,
Video examples
Giving checkmate is...
game that you can learn the basic rules in about 15 minutes but it has more combinations than atoms in the universe just was and still is after today in male-dominated sport was it realistic
Video examples
Puppy Adopted By Cat...
they nametag teats with their own individual scent and return to it each time this simple rule maintains peace and harmony during feeding time but for dogs pack life requires fighting for
Video examples
How to recognize a...
Have you ever tried to picture an ideal world? One without war, poverty, or crime? If so, you're not alone. Plato imagined an enlightened republic ruled by philosopher kings,
Example 1 of 10
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Ulysses S. Grant
American President
I have made it a rule of my life to trust a man long after other people gave him up, but I don't see how I can ever trust any human being again.
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Yoko Ono
American Artist
A lot of things have been thrown at me in life, and I've got through it all without a rule book, taking it one day at a time.
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Theodore Roosevelt
American President
Wars are, of course, as a rule to be avoided; but they are far better than certain kinds of peace.
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Benjamin Disraeli
British Statesman
As a general rule, the most successful man in life is the man who has the best information.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
Madness is rare in individuals - but in groups, parties, nations, and ages it is the rule.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
I have rules for a lot of areas of my life. Love is not going to be one of them.
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Madonna Ciccone
American Musician
I have the same goal I've had ever since I was a girl: I want to rule the world.
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Joel Osteen
American Clergyman
I'm not trying to follow a set of rules and stuff. I'm just living my life.
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F. Scott Fitzgerald
American Author
The world, as a rule, does not live on beaches and in country clubs.
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Napoleon Bonaparte
French Statesman
Imagination rules the world.
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Ulysses S. Grant
American President
I have made it a rule of my life to trust a man long after other people gave him up, but I don't see how I can ever trust any human being again.
Quote examples
Yoko Ono
American Artist
A lot of things have been thrown at me in life, and I've got through it all without a rule book, taking it one day at a time.
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Theodore Roosevelt
American President
Wars are, of course, as a rule to be avoided; but they are far better than certain kinds of peace.
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Benjamin Disraeli
British Statesman
As a general rule, the most successful man in life is the man who has the best information.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
German Philosopher
Madness is rare in individuals - but in groups, parties, nations, and ages it is the rule.
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Taylor Swift
American Singer
I have rules for a lot of areas of my life. Love is not going to be one of them.
Quote examples
Madonna Ciccone
American Musician
I have the same goal I've had ever since I was a girl: I want to rule the world.
Quote examples
Joel Osteen
American Clergyman
I'm not trying to follow a set of rules and stuff. I'm just living my life.
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F. Scott Fitzgerald
American Author
The world, as a rule, does not live on beaches and in country clubs.
Quote examples
Napoleon Bonaparte
French Statesman
Imagination rules the world.
Example 1 of 10
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