rule
What is the Definition of rule?
Noun:
- a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
- something regarded as a normative example
- prescribed guide for conduct or action
- (linguistics)
- or prescribing
- a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
- the duration of a monarch's or government's power
- dominance or power through legal authority
- directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted
- any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order
- a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
- (mathematics)
- 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
Verb:
- exercise authority over; as of nations
- decide with authority
- be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
- decide on and make a declaration about
- have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac
- mark or draw with a ruler
- keep in check
How can I use rule in a sentence?
There was a very good chance they were going to get caught by Filch or Mrs. Norris, and Harry felt he was pushing his luck, breaking another school rule today.
Break a rule in front of her, put just one toe out of line, and she would whisk off for Filch, who'd appear, wheezing, two seconds later.
I bet you will think twice about breaking a school rule again, will not you, eh? he said, leering at them.
Do not ask questions — that was the first rule for a quiet life with the Dursleys.
I shall speak to Professor Dumbledore and see if we can not bend the firstyear rule.