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Definition rule in British English

rule verb

verb
/ruːl/
Example

Portugal ruled East Timor for nearly four centuries.

Example

At that time, the Emperor ruled over most of Europe and North Africa.

Synonyms and related words
abdicate accede accession
2

to make and announce a decision, usually about a legal matter

Example

Mrs Kendry was ruled medically unfit to attend the hearing.

Example

The court still has not ruled on the Swift case.

Example

Romania's Supreme Court ruled that the strike was illegal.

3

to influence someone's thoughts or actions

Example

Money and music rule Charlie's world.

Example

We must not allow ourselves to be ruled by sentiment in this matter.

Synonyms and related words
influence motivate condition
4

to be more important or successful than anyone or anything else

Example

In the world of fashion, Dior ruled supreme.

Definition rule in British English

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as a rule (phrase) be the rule (phrase) cab rank rule (noun) Chatham House Rule () divide and rule (phrase) ejusdem generis rule (noun) global gag rule (noun) golden rule (noun) home rule (noun) make it a rule to do something (phrase) mob rule (noun) rule (noun) rule (verb) Rule Britannia () rule in (phrasal verb) rule of law (phrase) rule of thumb (phrase) rule out (phrasal verb) rule out of (phrasal verb) rule with a rod of iron (phrase) rule taker (noun) rule the roost (phrase) self-rule (noun) slide rule (noun) the literal rule (noun) the mischief rule (noun) the parol evidence rule (noun) the plain-meaning rule (noun) work to rule (phrase) work-to-rule (noun)