rule

I. n.

1.

Command, control, domination, dominion, lordship, mastership, mastery, government, empire, sway, direction, authority.

2.

Behavior, conduct.

3.

Method, regularity, order.

4.

Precept, law, canon, maxim, aphorism, formula, test, criterion, standard, touchstone.

5.

Order, ruling, prescription, regulation, guide, precept.

6.

Ruler.

II. v. a.

1.

Govern, command, control, conduct, manage, bridle, restrain, direct, lead.

2.

Guide, advise, persuade, prevail on.

3.

Settle, establish.

4.

(Law.) Determine, decide.

III. v. n.

1.

Command, govern, have command, have control, exercise supreme authority.

2.

Prevail, decide.

3.

Settle, decide, establish.