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There isn't an ME on the planet who isn't going to rule on Clayton's death the same way I did.

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British English: rule /ruːl/ NOUN
Rules are instructions that tell you what you must do or must not do.
Can you explain the rules of cricket to me?
  • American English: rule
  • Arabic: حُكْم
  • Brazilian Portuguese: regra
  • Chinese: 规则
  • Croatian: pravilo
  • Czech: pravidlo
  • Danish: regel
  • Dutch: regel
  • European Spanish: regla norma
  • Finnish: sääntö
  • French: règle réglement
  • German: Regel Gesetz
  • Greek: κανόνας
  • Italian: regole
  • Japanese: 規則
  • Korean: 규칙
  • Norwegian: regel
  • Polish: reguła
  • European Portuguese: regra
  • Romanian: regulă
  • Russian: правило
  • Latin American Spanish: regla norma
  • Swedish: regel
  • Thai: หลักเกณฑ์
  • Turkish: kural
  • Ukrainian: правило
  • Vietnamese: quy tắc
British English: rule /ruːl/ VERB
Someone who rules a country controls it.
He ruled the country until his death.
He ruled for eight months.
  • American English: rule
  • Arabic: يَتَحَكَّمُ
  • Brazilian Portuguese: governar
  • Chinese: 统治
  • Croatian: vladati
  • Czech: vládnout
  • Danish: styre
  • Dutch: heersen
  • European Spanish: gobernar
  • Finnish: hallita
  • French: gouverner
  • German: regieren
  • Greek: κυβερνώ
  • Italian: governare
  • Japanese: 支配する
  • Korean: 통치하다
  • Norwegian: regjere
  • Polish: rządzić
  • European Portuguese: governar
  • Romanian: a conduce
  • Russian: управлять
  • Latin American Spanish: gobernar
  • Swedish: styra
  • Thai: ปกครอง
  • Turkish: yönetmek
  • Ukrainian: правити
  • Vietnamese: lãnh đạo

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Chinese translation of 'rule'

rule

(ruːl)

n

  1. (c) (= regulation) 规(規)则(則) (guīzé) (条(條), tiáo)
  2. (s) (= norm) 惯(慣)例 (guànlì)
  3. (c) [of language, science] 规(規)则(則) (guīzé) (条(條), tiáo)
  4. (u) (= government) 统(統)治 (tǒngzhì)
  5. (c) (for measuring) (chǐ)

vt

  1. [country, people] 统(統)治 (tǒngzhì)

vi

  1. [leader, monarch etc] 统(統)治 (tǒngzhì)
  2. (on subject) 作出裁决(決) (zuòchū cáijué)
    to rule in favour of/against/on (Law) 判定 ... /否决(決) ... /对(對) ... 作出裁决(決) (pàndìng ... /fǒujué ... /duì ... zuòchū cáijué)
    to rule that ... [umpire, judge etc] 裁决(決) ... (cáijué ... )
    it's against the rules 这(這)是不合规(規)定的 (zhè shì bù hé guīdìng de)
    as a rule of thumb 凭(憑)经(經)验(驗)行事 (píng jīngyàn xíngshì)
    under British rule 在英国(國)的统(統)治下 (zài Yīngguó de tǒngzhì xià)
    to bend the rules 通融一下 (tōngróng yīxià)
    to rule over sb/sth [country, people] 统(統)治某人/某地 (tǒngzhì mǒurén/mǒudì)
    as a rule 通常 (tōngcháng)

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(noun) 
Definition
a statement of what is allowed, for example in a game or procedure
the rule against retrospective prosecution
Synonyms
regulation
new safety regulations
order
Mr North had been arrested on the orders of the Spanish government.
law
the laws of the Church of England
ruling
guide
direction
guideline
decree
He issued a decree ordering all unofficial armed groups to disband.
ordinance
ordinances that restrict building development
dictum
his dictum that the priority of the government must be the health of the people
(noun) 
An important rule is to drink plenty of water.
Synonyms
precept
the precept, `If a job's worth doing, it's worth doing well'
principle
a violation of the basic principles of Marxism
criterion
Exam results shouldn't be the only criterion for your choice of school.
canon
These measures offended all the accepted canons of political economy.
maxim
I believe in the maxim `if it ain't broke, don't fix it'.
tenet
Non-violence is the central tenet of their faith.
axiom
the long-held axiom that education leads to higher income
(noun) 
Definition
a customary form or procedure
according to the rules of quantum theory
Synonyms
procedure
He did not follow the correct procedure in applying for a visa.
policy
plans which include changes in foreign policy
standard
My father has always had high moral standards.
method
new teaching methods
way
Freezing is a great way to preserve most foods.
course
Resignation is the only course left open to him.
formula
The new peace formula means hostilities have ended.
(noun) 
The usual rule is to start as one group.
Synonyms
custom
The custom of lighting the Olympic flame goes back centuries.
procedure
practice
a public inquiry into bank practices
routine
The players had to change their daily routine.
form
a frequent broadcaster on correct form and dress
condition
They had agreed to a summit subject to certain conditions.
tradition
She has carried on the family tradition of giving away plants.
habit
It had become a habit with her to annoy him.
convention
a social convention
wont
Keith woke early, as was his wont.
order or way of things
(noun) 
Definition
the period of time in which a monarch or government has power
the winding-up of British rule over the territory
Synonyms
government
power
women who have reached positions of great power and influence
control
The first aim of his government would be to establish control over the republic's territory.
authority
The judge has no authority to order a second trial.
influence
As we grew older, I had less influence and couldn't control him.
administration
He served in posts in both the Ford and Carter administrations.
direction
The house was built under the direction of his partner.
leadership
What most people want to see is determined, decisive action and firm leadership.
command
the struggle for command of the air
regime
the collapse of the fascist regime
empire
the erroneous belief that man possesses empire over all the creatures in the world
reign
Queen Victoria's reign
sway
How can mothers keep daughters under their sway?
domination
They had five centuries of domination by the Romans.
jurisdiction
The British police have no jurisdiction over foreign bank accounts.
supremacy
The president asserted his supremacy over the prime minister.
mastery
a region where humans have gained mastery over the major rivers
dominion
They believe they have dominion over us.
ascendancy
The extremists are gaining ascendancy.
mana (New Zealand)
a leader of great mana and influence
(verb) 
Definition
to govern (people or a political unit)
the feudal lord who ruled this land
Synonyms
govern
They go to the polls on Friday to choose the people they want to govern their country.
lead
He led the country between 1949 and 1984.
control
He now controls the largest retail development empire in southern California.
You should not let other people control you.
manage
Within two years, he was managing the store.
direct
She will direct day-to-day operations.
guide
He should have let his instinct guide him.
regulate
a powerful body to regulate the stock market
administer
Next summer's exams will be straightforward to administer.
oversee
Get a surveyor to oversee and inspect the various stages of the work.
preside over
have power over
reign over
command over
have charge of
(verb) 
She ruled for eight years.
Synonyms
reign
Henry II, who reigned from 1154 to 1189
govern
Marine insurance is governed by a strict series of rules and regulations.
be in power
hold sway
Here, a completely different approach seems to hold sway.
wear the crown
be in authority
be number one (informal)
(verb) 
Definition
to restrain or control
Fear can rule our lives.
Synonyms
control
dominate
No company should be permitted to dominate the market.
monopolize
They are virtually monopolizing the market.
tyrannize
be pre-eminent
have the upper hand over
(verb) 
Definition
to decide authoritatively
The court ruled that laws passed by the assembly remained valid.
Synonyms
decree
He got the two men off the hook by decreeing a general amnesty.
find
He has been found guilty on all five charges.
decide
This is a question that should be decided by government.
judge
Players have been judged guilty of match-fixing.
establish
determine
What determines whether you are a success or a failure?
settle
Right, that's settled then.
resolve
She resolved to report the matter.
pronounce
A specialist has pronounced him fully fit.
They took time to pronounce their verdict.
lay down
adjudge
He was adjudged to be guilty.
(verb) 
Definition
to be customary or prevalent
A ferocious form of anarchy ruled here.
Synonyms
be prevalent
prevail
A similar situation prevails in America.
predominate
a society where Islamic principles predominate
hold sway
be customary
preponderate
obtain (formal)
The longer this situation obtains, the bigger the problems will be.

idiom

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Phrasal verbs

See rule someone out
See rule something out

Quotations

He shall rule them with a rod of iron [Bible: Revelation]
My people and I have come to an agreement which satisfies us both. They are to say what they please, and I am to do what I please [Frederick the Great]The hand that rocks the cradle
Is the hand that rules the world
[William Ross Wallace – John O'London's Treasure Trove]
Rules and models destroy genius and art [William Hazlitt – Sketches and Essays]

Additional synonyms

in the sense of adjudge
Definition
to declare someone to be something specified
He was adjudged to be guilty.
Synonyms
judge,
determine,
declare,
decide,
assign,
pronounce,
decree,
apportion,
adjudicate
in the sense of administer
Definition
to manage (an organization or estate)
Next summer's exams will be straightforward to administer.
Synonyms
manage,
run,
control,
rule,
direct,
handle,
conduct,
command,
govern,
oversee,
supervise,
preside over,
be in charge of,
superintend
in the sense of administration
Definition
a government
He served in posts in both the Ford and Carter administrations.
Synonyms
government,
authority,
executive,
leadership,
ministry,
regime,
governing body

Synonyms of 'rule'

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Additional synonyms

in the sense of ascendancy
Definition
the condition of being dominant
The extremists are gaining ascendancy.
Synonyms
influence,
power,
control,
rule,
authority,
command,
reign,
sovereignty,
sway,
dominance,
domination,
superiority,
supremacy,
mastery,
dominion,
upper hand,
hegemony,
prevalence,
pre-eminence,
predominance,
rangatiratanga (New Zealand)
in the sense of authority
Definition
the power to command, control, or judge others
The judge has no authority to order a second trial.
Synonyms
prerogative,
right,
influence,
might,
force,
power,
control,
charge,
rule,
government,
weight,
strength,
direction,
command,
licence,
privilege,
warrant,
say-so,
sway,
domination,
jurisdiction,
supremacy,
dominion,
ascendancy,
mana (New Zealand)
in the sense of axiom
Definition
a generally accepted principle
the long-held axiom that education leads to higher income
Synonyms
principle,
fundamental,
maxim,
gnome,
adage,
postulate,
dictum,
precept,
aphorism,
truism,
apophthegm
in the sense of canon
Definition
a general rule or standard
These measures offended all the accepted canons of political economy.
Synonyms
rule,
standard,
principle,
regulation,
formula,
criterion,
dictate,
statute,
yardstick,
precept
in the sense of command
Definition
knowledge
the struggle for command of the air
Synonyms
domination,
control,
rule,
grasp,
sway,
mastery,
dominion,
upper hand,
power,
government
in the sense of condition
Definition
a term of an agreement
They had agreed to a summit subject to certain conditions.
Synonyms
requirement,
terms,
rider,
provision,
restriction,
qualification,
limitation,
modification,
requisite,
prerequisite,
proviso,
stipulation,
rule,
demand
in the sense of convention
Definition
an accepted rule or method
a social convention
Synonyms
custom,
practice,
tradition,
code,
usage,
protocol,
formality,
etiquette,
propriety,
kawa (New Zealand),
tikanga (New Zealand),
rule
in the sense of course
Definition
a mode of conduct or action
Resignation is the only course left open to him.
Synonyms
procedure,
plan,
policy,
programme,
method,
conduct,
behaviour,
manner,
mode,
regimen
in the sense of criterion
Definition
a standard by which something can be judged or decided
Exam results shouldn't be the only criterion for your choice of school.
Synonyms
standard,
test,
rule,
measure,
principle,
proof,
par,
norm,
canon,
gauge,
yardstick,
touchstone,
bench mark
in the sense of decide
This is a question that should be decided by government.
Synonyms
resolve,
answer,
determine,
settle,
conclude,
decree,
clear up,
ordain,
adjudicate,
adjudge,
arbitrate

Additional synonyms

in the sense of determine
Definition
to settle (an argument or a question) conclusively
What determines whether you are a success or a failure?
Synonyms
affect,
control,
decide,
rule,
condition,
direct,
influence,
shape,
govern,
regulate,
dictate,
ordain (formal),
have an impact on,
have an effect on
in the sense of dictum
Definition
a formal statement
his dictum that the priority of the government must be the health of the people
Synonyms
decree,
order,
demand,
statement,
command,
dictate,
canon,
fiat,
edict,
pronouncement
in the sense of direct
Definition
to conduct or control the affairs of
She will direct day-to-day operations.
Synonyms
control,
run,
manage,
lead,
rule,
guide,
handle,
conduct,
advise,
govern,
regulate,
administer,
oversee,
supervise,
dispose,
preside over,
mastermind,
call the shots,
call the tune,
superintend
in the sense of direction
Definition
management or guidance
The house was built under the direction of his partner.
Synonyms
management,
government,
control,
charge,
administration,
leadership,
command,
guidance,
supervision,
governance,
oversight,
superintendence
in the sense of dominate
Definition
to control or govern
No company should be permitted to dominate the market.
Synonyms
control,
lead,
rule,
direct,
master,
govern,
monopolize,
tyrannize,
have the upper hand over,
lead by the nose (informal),
overbear,
have the whip hand over,
domineer,
keep under your thumb
in the sense of domination
They had five centuries of domination by the Romans.
Synonyms
control,
power,
rule,
authority,
influence,
command,
sway,
dictatorship,
repression,
oppression,
suppression,
supremacy,
mastery,
tyranny,
ascendancy,
subordination,
despotism,
subjection
in the sense of dominion
Definition
control or authority
They believe they have dominion over us.
Synonyms
control,
government,
power,
rule,
authority,
command,
sovereignty,
sway,
domination,
jurisdiction,
supremacy,
mastery,
ascendancy,
mana (New Zealand)
in the sense of empire
the erroneous belief that man possesses empire over all the creatures in the world
Synonyms
power,
government,
control,
rule,
authority,
command,
sovereignty,
sway,
supremacy,
dominion,
mana (New Zealand)
in the sense of find
Definition
to pronounce (the defendant) guilty or not guilty
He has been found guilty on all five charges.
Synonyms
judge,
decide,
determine,
conclude,
ascertain,
adjudicate,
adjudge,
arbitrate
in the sense of form
Definition
manners and etiquette
a frequent broadcaster on correct form and dress
Synonyms
procedure,
behaviour,
manners,
etiquette,
use,
rule,
conduct,
ceremony,
custom,
convention,
ritual,
done thing,
usage,
protocol,
formality,
wont,
right practice,
kawa (New Zealand),
tikanga (New Zealand)

Additional synonyms

in the sense of formula
Definition
a plan or set of rules for doing or producing something
The new peace formula means hostilities have ended.
Synonyms
method,
plan,
policy,
rule,
principle,
procedure,
recipe,
prescription,
blueprint,
precept,
modus operandi,
way
in the sense of guide
Definition
to influence (a person) in his or her actions or opinions
He should have let his instinct guide him.
Synonyms
supervise,
train,
rule,
teach,
influence,
advise,
counsel,
govern,
educate,
regulate,
instruct,
oversee,
sway,
superintend
in the sense of habit
Definition
established custom or use
It had become a habit with her to annoy him.
Synonyms
custom,
rule,
practice,
tradition,
routine,
convention,
mode,
usage,
wont,
second nature
in the sense of hold sway
Definition
to have power or influence
Here, a completely different approach seems to hold sway.
Synonyms
prevail,
rule,
predominate,
reign,
be in power,
hold power,
exercise power,
wield power,
have the greatest influence,
be most powerful,
have the ascendancy
in the sense of influence
Definition
power resulting from ability, wealth, or position
As we grew older, I had less influence and couldn't control him.
Synonyms
control,
power,
authority,
direction,
command,
domination,
supremacy,
mastery,
ascendancy,
mana (New Zealand),
bottom
in the sense of judge
Players have been judged guilty of match-fixing.
Synonyms
find,
rule,
pass,
pronounce,
decree,
adjudge
in the sense of jurisdiction
Definition
authority in general
The British police have no jurisdiction over foreign bank accounts.
Synonyms
authority,
say,
power,
control,
rule,
influence,
command,
sway,
dominion,
prerogative,
mana (New Zealand)
in the sense of law
Definition
a rule or body of rules made by the legislature or other authority
the laws of the Church of England
Synonyms
rule,
order,
ruling,
principle,
standard,
direction,
regulation,
guideline,
decree,
maxim,
ordinance,
tenet,
dictum,
precept
in the sense of lead
Definition
to have the principal part in (something)
He led the country between 1949 and 1984.
Synonyms
command,
rule,
govern,
preside over,
head,
control,
manage,
direct,
supervise,
be in charge of,
head up
in the sense of leadership
What most people want to see is determined, decisive action and firm leadership.
Synonyms
guidance,
government,
authority,
management,
administration,
direction,
supervision,
domination,
directorship,
superintendency

Additional synonyms

in the sense of mana
Definition
authority, influence and prestige
a leader of great mana and influence
Synonyms
authority,
influence,
power,
might,
force,
weight,
strength,
domination,
sway,
standing,
status,
importance,
esteem,
stature,
eminence
in the sense of manage
Definition
to be in charge of
Within two years, he was managing the store.
Synonyms
be in charge of,
run,
handle,
rule,
direct,
conduct,
command,
govern,
administer,
oversee,
supervise,
preside over,
be head of,
call the shots in,
superintend,
call the tune in
in the sense of mastery
Definition
complete power or control
a region where humans have gained mastery over the major rivers
Synonyms
control,
authority,
command,
rule,
victory,
triumph,
sway,
domination,
superiority,
conquest,
supremacy,
dominion,
upper hand,
ascendancy,
pre-eminence,
mana (New Zealand),
whip hand
in the sense of maxim
Definition
a brief expression of a general truth, principle, or rule of conduct
I believe in the maxim `if it ain't broke, don't fix it'.
Synonyms
saying,
motto,
adage,
proverb,
rule,
saw (old-fashioned),
gnome,
dictum,
axiom,
aphorism,
byword,
apophthegm
in the sense of method
Definition
a way of doing something, esp. a systematic or regular one
new teaching methods
Synonyms
manner,
process,
approach,
technique,
way,
plan,
course,
system,
form,
rule,
programme,
style,
practice,
fashion,
scheme,
arrangement,
procedure,
routine,
mode,
modus operandi
in the sense of monopolize
Definition
to hold exclusive control of a market or supply
They are virtually monopolizing the market.
Synonyms
control,
corner,
take over,
dominate,
exercise or have a monopoly of
in the sense of obtain
Definition
to be customary or accepted
The longer this situation obtains, the bigger the problems will be.
Synonyms
prevail,
hold,
stand,
exist,
be the case,
abound,
predominate,
be in force,
be current,
be prevalent
in the sense of order
Definition
an instruction that must be obeyed
Mr North had been arrested on the orders of the Spanish government.
Synonyms
instruction,
ruling,
demand,
direction,
command,
say-so (informal),
dictate,
decree,
mandate,
directive,
injunction,
behest,
stipulation
in the sense of ordinance
Definition
an official rule or order
ordinances that restrict building development
Synonyms
rule,
order,
law,
ruling,
standard,
guide,
direction,
principle,
command,
regulation,
guideline,
criterion,
decree,
canon,
statute,
fiat,
edict,
dictum,
precept
in the sense of oversee
Definition
to watch over and direct (someone or something)
Get a surveyor to oversee and inspect the various stages of the work.
Synonyms
supervise,
run,
control,
manage,
direct,
handle,
conduct,
look after,
be responsible for,
administer,
inspect,
preside over,
keep an eye on,
be on duty at,
superintend,
have or be in charge of

Additional synonyms

in the sense of policy
Definition
a plan of action adopted by a person, group, or government
plans which include changes in foreign policy
Synonyms
procedure,
plan,
action,
programme,
practice,
scheme,
theory,
code,
custom,
stratagem
in the sense of power
Definition
a position of control, esp. over the running of a country
women who have reached positions of great power and influence
Synonyms
control,
authority,
influence,
command,
sovereignty,
sway,
dominance,
domination,
supremacy,
mastery,
dominion,
ascendancy,
mana (New Zealand),
bottom
in the sense of practice
Definition
something done regularly or repeatedly
a public inquiry into bank practices
Synonyms
custom,
use,
way,
system,
rule,
method,
tradition,
habit,
routine,
mode,
usage,
wont,
praxis,
usual procedure,
tikanga (New Zealand)
in the sense of predominate
Definition
to be the most important or controlling aspect or part
a society where Islamic principles predominate
Synonyms
prevail,
rule,
reign,
hold sway,
get the upper hand,
carry weight
in the sense of preponderate
Definition
to be more powerful, important, or numerous (than)
Synonyms
predominate,
rule,
dominate,
prevail,
outnumber,
hold sway,
reign supreme
in the sense of prevail
Definition
to be generally established
A similar situation prevails in America.
Synonyms
be widespread,
abound,
predominate,
be current,
be prevalent,
preponderate,
exist generally
in the sense of principle
Definition
a moral rule guiding personal conduct
a violation of the basic principles of Marxism
Synonyms
belief,
rule,
standard,
attitude,
code,
notion,
criterion,
ethic,
doctrine,
canon,
creed,
maxim,
dogma,
tenet,
dictum,
credo,
axiom
in the sense of pronounce
Definition
to declare as one's judgment
A specialist has pronounced him fully fit.They took time to pronounce their verdict.
Synonyms
declare,
announce,
judge,
deliver,
assert,
proclaim,
decree,
affirm
in the sense of regime
Definition
a particular administration
the collapse of the fascist regime
Synonyms
government,
rule,
authorities,
management,
administration,
leadership,
establishment,
reign
in the sense of regulate
Definition
to control by means of rules
a powerful body to regulate the stock market
Synonyms
control,
run,
order,
rule,
manage,
direct,
guide,
handle,
conduct,
arrange,
monitor,
organize,
govern,
administer,
oversee,
supervise,
systematize,
superintend

Additional synonyms

in the sense of resolve
Definition
to decide or determine firmly
She resolved to report the matter.
Synonyms
decide,
determine,
undertake,
make up your mind,
agree,
design,
settle,
purpose,
intend,
fix,
conclude
in the sense of routine
Definition
a usual or regular method of procedure
The players had to change their daily routine.
Synonyms
procedure,
programme,
way,
order,
practice,
method,
pattern,
formula,
custom,
usage,
wont,
lockstep (US, Canadian)
in the sense of settle
Definition
an act of settling
Right, that's settled then.
Synonyms
establish,
determine,
confirm,
fix,
appoint,
arrange,
agree
in the sense of standard
Definition
a moral principle of behaviour
My father has always had high moral standards.
Synonyms
principles,
ideals,
morals,
rule,
ethics,
canon,
moral principles,
code of honour
in the sense of supremacy
Definition
the state or quality of being superior
The president asserted his supremacy over the prime minister.
Synonyms
domination,
dominance,
ascendancy,
sovereignty,
sway,
lordship,
mastery,
dominion,
primacy,
pre-eminence,
predominance,
supreme power,
absolute rule,
paramountcy
in the sense of sway
Definition
power or influence
How can mothers keep daughters under their sway?
Synonyms
power,
control,
influence,
government,
rule,
authority,
command,
sovereignty,
jurisdiction,
clout (informal),
dominion,
predominance,
ascendency
in the sense of tenet
Definition
a principle on which a belief or doctrine is based
Non-violence is the central tenet of their faith.
Synonyms
principle,
rule,
doctrine,
creed,
view,
teaching,
opinion,
belief,
conviction,
canon,
thesis,
maxim,
dogma,
precept,
article of faith,
kaupapa (New Zealand)
in the sense of tradition
Definition
a custom or practice of long standing
She has carried on the family tradition of giving away plants.
Synonyms
established practice,
custom,
convention,
habit,
ritual,
unwritten law
in the sense of way
Definition
a manner, method, or means
Freezing is a great way to preserve most foods.
Synonyms
method,
means,
system,
process,
approach,
practice,
scheme,
technique,
manner,
plan,
procedure,
mode,
course of action
in the sense of wont
Definition
a usual practice
Keith woke early, as was his wont.
Synonyms
habit,
use,
way,
rule,
practice,
custom
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