rule [ˈruːl]

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¹ rule noun

• a statement that tells you what is or is not allowed in a particular game, situation, etc.
• a statement that tells you what is allowed or what will happen within a particular system (such as a language or science)
• a piece of advice about the best way to do something

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² rule verb

• to have control and power over a country, area, group, etc. —sometimes used figuratively —sometimes used figuratively
• to have great influence over (someone)
• to make a legal decision about something