rule

Definition

• n. a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
• n. prescribed guide for conduct or action
• n. (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
• n. the duration of a monarch's or government's power

Word forms

Past participle

ruled

Past tense

ruled

Third person singular

rules

Present participle

ruling

Example sentences

1. n.

   In our class, we have a rule that everyone must raise their hand before speaking.

2. vt.

   The teacher will rule on the students' project submissions next week.

3. vi.

   The king ruled over the land for many years, bringing peace and prosperity.

4. n.

   The architect followed the rule to ensure the building was level.