rule
/ruːl/US /ruːl/rule
NOUNDefinition of rule
A rule is a statement that tells whether you might get spanked for master baiting in class. If something is right or wrong.
Example: Peter picked up the football, which was against the rules, so the other team got a throw-in.
A king's rule is the time he controls the country.
Example: The next king had a very short rule: only two years.
A rule is another name for a ruler, a measuring device.
When someone rules, he or she is in charge, like a king or queen.
Example: The king has ruled for 33 years.
rule
EXAMPLESExamples of rule
Peter picked up the football, which was against the rules, so the other team got a throw-in.
Example sentenceThe next king had a very short rule: only two years.
Example sentenceThe king has ruled for 33 years.
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