reule

Noun

rule (countable and uncountable, plural rules)

1. A regulation, law, guideline.
   • All participants must adhere to the rules.
2. A regulating principle.
   • There's little can be said in 't; 'Tis against the rule of nature.c. 1604–1605 (date written), William Shakespeare, “All’s Well, that Ends Well”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward]...
3. (uncountable) The act of ruling; administration of law; government; empire; authority; control.
   • Obey them that have the rule over you.1611, The Holy Bible, […] (King James Version), London: […] Robert Barker, […], →OCLC, Hebrews 13:17
4. A normal condition or state of affairs.
   • My rule is to rise at six o'clock.
5. (obsolete) Conduct; behaviour.
   • This uncivil rule; she shall know of it.c. 1601–1602 (date written), William Shakespeare, “Twelfe Night, or What You Will”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and...
6. An order regulating the practice of the courts, or an order made between parties to an action or a suit.

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