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rule

rule - noun

The act of exercising controlling power or the condition of being so controlled: command, control, dominance, domination, dominion, mastery, reign, sway. See over.
The continuous exercise of authority over a political unit: administration, control, direction, governance, government. See control. politics.
A system by which a political unit is controlled: governance, government, regime. See politics.
A principle governing affairs within or among political units: canon, decree, edict, institute, law, ordinance, precept, prescription, regulation. See law.
A code or set of codes governing action or procedure, for example: dictate, prescript, regulation, rubric. See order.
A regular or customary matter, condition, or course of events: commonplace, norm, ordinary, usual. See usual.

To exercise authority or influence over: control, direct, dominate, govern. See over.
To exercise the authority of a sovereign: govern, reign. Archaic sway. See over.
To command or issue commands in an arrogant manner: boss, dictate, dominate, domineer, order, tyrannize. See over.
To occupy the preeminent position in: dominate, predominate, preponderate, prevail, reign. See over.
To make a decision about (a controversy or dispute, for example) after deliberation, as in a court of law: adjudge, adjudicate, arbitrate, decide, decree, determine, judge, referee, umpire. See decide. law.

To prohibit from occurring by advance planning or action: avert, forestall, forfend, obviate, preclude, prevent, stave off, ward(off). See allow.
To keep from being admitted, included, or considered: bar, count out, debar, eliminate, except, exclude, keep out, shut out. See include.