Rules: meaning, definitions and examples

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rules

 

[ ruหlz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

game

A set of explicit or understood regulations or principles governing conduct within a particular activity or sphere.

Synonyms

guidelines, principles, regulations

Examples of usage

  • Following the rules of the game is essential to ensure fair play.
  • She always abides by the rules of the competition.
  • Breaking the rules can result in penalties or disqualification.
Context #2 | Noun

law

An official order or regulation that must be followed.

Synonyms

directive, order, regulation

Examples of usage

  • The new rules regarding parking have caused confusion among residents.
  • The company has strict rules in place to ensure safety in the workplace.
Context #3 | Verb

obey

To follow a set of regulations or guidelines.

Synonyms

adhere to, comply with, follow

Examples of usage

  • It is important to teach children to obey the rules.
  • She always obeys the traffic rules when driving.

Translations

Translations of the word "rules" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น regras

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฏเคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Regeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ aturan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะฐะฒะธะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zasady

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒซใƒผใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรจgles

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reglas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurallar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ทœ์น™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ูˆุงุนุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pravidla

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pravidlรก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ง„ๅˆ™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pravila

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ reglur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตั€ะตะถะตะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ”แƒกแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qaydalar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reglas

Word origin

The word 'rules' originated from the Middle English word 'rewle', which came from the Old French 'riule', meaning 'principle, regulation'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to regulations or principles governing conduct.

See also: overrule, rule, ruled, ruler, rulers, ruling, unruliness.