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What is another word for Rule? – 147 Rule Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    law regulation principle guideline standard directive decree edict ordinance canon axiom theorem proposition tenet doctrine dogma dictate order command injunction mandate prescription proscription convention custom tradition practice habit norm code statute act bill legislation bylaw ruling decision judgment verdict sentence finding determination.

    Meaning of Rule

    A principle or regulation that guides behavior or action

    Definitions

    • A standard or norm that is widely accepted or followed
    • A person's or group's control or dominance over others
    • A mathematical formula or principle used to solve problems or make calculations
    • A decision or judgment made by a person in authority

    Example Uses

    • The company has a rule that all employees must wear ID badges while on the premises.
    • The new rule about recycling has been well-received by the community.
    • The king's rule was marked by wisdom and justice.
    • The teacher used a rule to help her students solve the math problem.
    • The judge's rule in the case was controversial and sparked debate.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    disorder chaos anarchy freedom liberty exception exemption exclusion irregularity abnormality deviation violation disobedience noncompliance disregard neglect omission laxity leniency permissiveness flexibility spontaneity unpredictability.

    Related Nouns

    government authority power control dominion sovereignty jurisdiction administration management direction supervision leadership guidance regulation legislation policy procedure protocol convention tradition custom practice habit norm standard criterion benchmark measure guideline.

    Related Verbs

    govern control dominate regulate direct manage lead guide oversee supervise administer command order decree enact legislate prescribe proscribe permit allow enforce implement apply follow obey comply.

    Related Adjectives

    authoritative regulatory legislative governing controlling dominant supreme sovereign absolute arbitrary dictatorial tyrannical oppressive restrictive limiting prohibitive permissive lenient flexible spontaneous unpredictable customary traditional conventional standard normal regular.