Rule: meaning, definitions and examples
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rule
[ ruːl ]
legal
A prescribed guide for conduct or action. A regulation or principle governing conduct or procedure within a particular area of activity.
Synonyms
guideline, law, principle, regulation
Examples of usage
- Following the rules of the game is crucial for fair play.
- The school has strict rules about uniform and behavior.
general
To exercise control, direction, or influence over. To dominate or influence the behavior of someone or something.
Synonyms
control, dominate, govern, influence
Examples of usage
- Parents need to rule their children with love and discipline.
- The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.
Translations
Translations of the word "rule" in other languages:
🇵🇹 regra
🇮🇳 नियम
🇩🇪 Regel
🇮🇩 aturan
🇺🇦 правило
🇵🇱 zasada
🇯🇵 規則 (きそく)
🇫🇷 règle
🇪🇸 regla
🇹🇷 kural
🇰🇷 규칙 (gyuchik)
🇸🇦 قاعدة
🇨🇿 pravidlo
🇸🇰 pravidlo
🇨🇳 规则 (guīzé)
🇸🇮 pravilo
🇮🇸 regla
🇰🇿 ереже
🇬🇪 წესი (tsesi)
🇦🇿 qayda
🇲🇽 regla
Etymology
The word 'rule' originated from the Old French word 'riule' which came from the Latin word 'regula' meaning 'straight stick, bar, ruler, pattern'. The concept of rules has been essential in human societies to establish order and ensure fair play in various activities.
See also: overrule, ruled, ruler, rulers, rules, ruling, unruliness.