rule

Definition:
1. A statement of what may, must or must not be done in a particular situation or when playing a game.
2. A principle or condition that customarily governs behavior.
3. Something regarded as a normative example.
4. Prescribed guide for conduct or action.

Use 'rule' in a sentence:

1. Tunisia achieved independence from French colonial rule in 1956.
2. Many Filipinos see the bases as an extension of American colonial rule.
3. It is a rule of the sea to help another boat in distress.
4. The court will rule on the legality of the action.
5. He makes it a rule never to borrow money.
6. The agreement gives the territory limited self-rule.
7. They have responsibility for ensuring that the rules are enforced.
8. They hope the new rules will not stifle creativity.
9. The game had a single inviolable rule: obstacles were to be overcome, not circumvented.
10. His rule was ordained by heaven.
11. There are always a lot of exceptions to grammar rules.
12. I am confident that we can restore peace, stability, and respect for the rule of law.
13. He established one-man rule in his country seven months ago.
14. No one would look with favour on the continuing military rule.
15. The ruling could clear the way for extradition proceedings.
16. Cold winters here are the exception rather than the rule.
17. The ruling party was facing an identity crisis.
18. Away with all these rules and regulations!
19. He claims that imperialists are trying to re-establish colonial rule in the country.
20. That's a good rule to go by.
21. Without unwritten rules civilized life would be impossible.
22. It's against all rules and regulations.
23. Democratic government has now replaced military rule.
24. In a word, this government isn't fit to rule.
25. He was personally responsible for all that people suffered under his rule.
26. Nehru ordained that socialism should rule.
27. Bolivia returned to democratic rule in 1982, after a series of military governments.
28. Badly written legislation is the negation of the rule of law and of democracy.
29. The president pleaded that strong rule from the centre was a necessity.
30. In the business world, entropy rules.
31. It is their responsibility to ensure that the rules are enforced.
32. The rules are there to ensure everyone's safety and enjoyment.
33. He continued to rule the country de facto.
34. This explains the rules under which the library operates.
35. First, I'll explain the rules of the game.
36. The court will make its ruling on the case next week.
37. Rule a line at the end of every piece of work.
38. Despite strong opposition, the ruling party carried the day.
39. There are no hard and fast rules about this.
40. Although exceptions could be made, the rule still stands.
41. I go to bed early as a rule.
42. The 1972 act imposed direct rule from Westminster.
43. The first rule is to make eye contact with your interviewer.
44. Democracy is predicated upon the rule of law.
45. Senior officers could be considering a coup to restore authoritarian rule.
46. One rule specifies that learner drivers must be supervised by adults.
47. The new rules come into operation from next week.
48. We must be consistent in applying the rules.
49. The rule applies where a person owns stock in a corporation.
50. The new rule will be applied retrospectively.
51. Different rules applied in wartime.
52. The pursuit of money ruled his life.
53. Good writing is unfortunately the exception rather than the rule.
54. The rule was introduced expressly for this purpose.
55. The Roman Empire subjected most of Europe to its rule.
56. The new rules could mean the end of football as we know it.