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11Rule of three — Rule Rule, n. [OE. reule, riule, OF. riule, reule, F. r[ e]gle, fr. L. regula a ruler, rule, model, fr. regere, rectum, to lead straight, to direct. See {Right}, a., and cf. {Regular}.] 1. That which is prescribed or laid down as a guide for… …
12Rule of thumb — Rule Rule, n. [OE. reule, riule, OF. riule, reule, F. r[ e]gle, fr. L. regula a ruler, rule, model, fr. regere, rectum, to lead straight, to direct. See {Right}, a., and cf. {Regular}.] 1. That which is prescribed or laid down as a guide for… …
13rule — ► NOUN 1) a regulation or principle governing conduct or procedure within a particular sphere. 2) control or government: British rule. 3) a code of practice and discipline for a religious community. 4) (the rule) the normal or customary state of… …
14rule — [n1] standard, principle of behavior aphorism, apothegm, assize, axiom, basis, brocard, canon, chapter and verse*, command, commandment, criterion, decorum, decree, decretion, dictum, direction, edict, etiquette, formula, fundamental, gnome,… …
15Rule 2019 — USA A Federal Rule of Bankruptcy Procedure which requires an entity or committee, other than an official committee, representing more than one creditor or equity security holder in a Chapter 9 or Chapter 11 bankruptcy to file a verified statement …
16rule o' thumb — rule of thumb or rule o thumb, 1. a rule based on experience or practice rather than on scientific knowledge: »The practical men believed that the idol whom they worship rule of thumb has been the source of the past prosperity, and will suffice… …
17rule of court — rule of court: a regulation governing practice or procedure in a particular court Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996 …
18rule of thumb — rule′ of thumb′ n. 1) a general principle or rule based on experience or practice, as opposed to a scientific calculation 2) a rough, practical method of procedure • Etymology: 1685–95 …
19rule — /roohl/, n., v., ruled, ruling. n. 1. a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.: the rules of chess. 2. the code of regulations observed by a religious order or congregation: the Franciscan rule. 3. the… …
20rule — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) I n. law, regulation; government, authority; ruler. See rule, measurement. II Regulation for standard procedure Nouns 1. rule, law, ordinance, regulation, canon, code, act, measure, statute; decision,… …
