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Rome Rule

Rome Rule is the alternative form of Rome rule.

Noun capitalized: Rome rule

Rome rule (uncountable)

  1. (derogatory, historical) The control of an autonomous or independent Ireland by the Pope and the Catholic Church, as claimed by Protestant unionists.

Forms of Rome Rule

alternative formRome Rule

Origin of Rome Rule

Blend of Rome + home rule.

Questions about Rome Rule

What does Rome Rule mean?
Rome Rule means the control of an autonomous or independent Ireland by the Pope and the Catholic Church, as claimed by Protestant unionists.
What is Rome Rule the alternative form of?
Rome Rule is the alternative form of Rome rule.
What part of speech is Rome Rule?
Rome Rule is a noun.

Words near Rome Rule in the dictionary

  1. Rome Beauties
  2. Rome Beauty
  3. Rome of the West
  4. Rome plow
  5. Rome plows
  6. Rome Rule
  7. Rome vyle
  8. Rome was not built in a day
  9. Rome wasn't built in a day
  10. Rome wasn't burned in a day
  11. Rome-penny

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