law, rule, regulation, precept, statute, ordinance, canon mean a principle governing action or procedure. law implies imposition by a sovereign authority and the obligation of obedience on …

Grammatical rules prescribe how words may be used together. The period of Fascist rule is one people try to forget. rule byWe don't want one-party rule - we want rule by the people. Various …

You can trust Ruth because she always plays (it) by/goes by/does things by the rules (= follows instructions, standards, or rules). [ + to infinitive ] It's against the rules (of/in boxing) to hit …

noun a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.. the rules of chess. Synonyms: order, dictate, decree, regulation, law, guideline, bylaw, standard, …

Definition of rule noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. [countable] a statement of what may, must or must not be done in a particular situation or when playing a game. She laid …

Rule definition: a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc... See examples of RULE used in a sentence.

A rule is a regulation or direction for doing some particular activity. If you have a "no shoes" rule at your house, it means everyone has to take them off at the door.

Rules definition: short for Australian Rules. See examples of RULES used in a sentence.

As long as you're living under our roof, you'll follow/obey our rules. The college has strict rules for qualifying for financial assistance. Your speech will go well as long as you follow one simple …

Rules are instructions that tell you what you must do or must not do. Can you explain the rules of cricket to me?