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Moderaterules
The correct spelling is rules.
How to pronounce rules
/ˈɹuːlz/
nounIPA: /ˈɹuːlz/
Say it like: Rul-es
The correct spelling is rules. A regulation, law, guideline. For example: "All participants must adhere to the rules."
Usage Examples
“All participants must adhere to the rules.”
“As a rule, our senior editors are serious-minded.”
“a rule for extracting the cube root”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A regulation, law, guideline.
- 2.A ruler; device for measuring, a straightedge, a measure.
- 3.A straight line (continuous mark, as made by a pen or the like), especially one lying across a paper as a guide for writing.
- 4.A regulating principle.
- 5.The act of ruling; administration of law; government; empire; authority; control.
verb
- 1.To regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over.
- 2.To excel.
- 3.To mark (paper or the like) with rules (lines).
- 4.To decide judicially.
- 5.To establish or settle by, or as by, a rule; to fix by universal or general consent, or by common practice.
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