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rule : paghari (v.); lagda (n.); pagmando (n.)

English Synonyms:
regulation, rule, convention, formula, normal, pattern, prescript, linguistic rule, principle, dominion, ruler, govern, decree, dominate, predominate, prevail, reign, find, harness, rein

Glosses:
rule
regulation, rule (n.) a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior.; "it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast"; "short haircuts were the regulation"
convention, formula, normal, pattern, rule (n.) something regarded as a normative example.; "the convention of not naming the main character"; "violence is the rule not the exception"; "his formula for impressing visitors"
prescript, rule (n.) prescribed guide for conduct or action.
linguistic rule, rule (n.) (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice.
principle, rule (n.) a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct.; "their principles of composition characterized all their works"
rule (n.) the duration of a monarch's or government's power.; "during the rule of Elizabeth"
dominion, rule (n.) dominance or power through legal authority.; "France held undisputed dominion over vast areas of Africa"; "the rule of Caesar"
rule (n.) directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted.; "he knew the rules of chess"
rule (n.) any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order.; "the rule of St. Dominic"
principle, rule (n.) a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system.; "the principle of the conservation of mass"; "the principle of jet propulsion"; "the right-hand rule for inductive fields"
formula, rule (n.) (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems.; "he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs"; "he gave us a general formula for attacking polynomials"
rule, ruler (n.) 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.
govern, rule (v.) exercise authority over; as of nations.; "Who is governing the country now?"
decree, rule (v.) decide with authority.; "The King decreed that all firstborn males should be killed"
dominate, predominate, prevail, reign, rule (v.) be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance.; "Money reigns supreme here"; "Hispanics predominate in this neighborhood"
find, rule (v.) decide on and make a declaration about.; "find someone guilty"
rule (v.) have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac.
rule (v.) mark or draw with a ruler.; "rule the margins"
harness, rein, rule (v.) keep in check.; "rule one's temper"