rule

How to sign: a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
"their principles of composition characterized all their works";

Similiar / Same: principle

Categories: generalisation, generality, generalization

Within this category: feng shui, pillar, yang, yin

rule

How to sign: measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths

Similiar / Same: ruler

Categories: measure, measuring rod, measuring stick

Within this category: carpenter's rule, foot rule, meterstick, yardstick

rule

How to sign: something regarded as a normative example
"the convention of not naming the main character"; "violence is the rule not the exception"; "his formula for impressing visitors";

Similiar / Same: normal, convention, pattern, formula

Categories: practice

Within this category: code of conduct, mores

rule

How to sign: be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
"Money reigns supreme here"; "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood";

Similiar / Same: predominate, dominate, prevail, reign

Within this category: overarch, override, preponderate, redound