rule

How to sign: a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
"it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast"; "short haircuts were the regulation";

Similiar / Same: regulation

Categories: concept, conception, construct

Within this category: cy pres, guidepost, restriction, working principle

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: exercise authority over; as of nations
"Who is governing the country now?";

Similiar / Same: govern

Categories: command, control

Within this category: dictate, misgovern, reign, throne

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: decide with authority
"The King decreed that all first-born males should be killed";

See also: rule out, close out, preclude

Similiar / Same: decree

Categories: decide, determine, make up one's mind

Within this category: overrule, rule out