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rule
Synonyms and Antonyms of rule
- Read the rules that are posted before you use the pool.
- the years during which Russia was under Communist rule
administration, authority, governance, government, jurisdiction, regime (also régime), regimen
- One of the sacred rules of that ancient society was respect for the elderly.
Synonym Discussion of rule
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- obey the law
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- the rules of the game
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- regulations affecting nuclear power plants
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- the precepts of effective writing
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- a statute requiring the use of seat belts
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- a city ordinance
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- the canons of good taste
rule
Synonyms and Antonyms of rule
- a sea captain who ruled his ship sternly but justly
- a monarch who is known for ruling her emotions with an iron hand
Synonym Discussion of rule
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- she decided to sell her house
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- determined the cause of the problem
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- the dean's decision settled the campus alcohol policy
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- the judge ruled that the evidence was inadmissible
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- he resolved to quit smoking
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