Rule

Synonyms Regulation, directive, court order, law, statute, canon, pronouncement, command, dictum, fiat, injunction, prescription, requirement, guideline, ukase, ruling, order, act, by-law, edict, ordinance, mandate, dictate, decree, proclamation, commandment, stipulation, precept, direction, and pronunciamento.

Synonyms Precept, standard, truth, maxim, principle, axiom, truism, and aphorism.

Synonyms Control, command, sway, government, sovereignty, ascendancy, authority, mastery, regime, raj, jurisdiction, power, dominion, administration, leadership, supremacy, direction, hegemony, influence, and regiment.

Synonyms Procedure, protocol, standard, form, custom, wont, practice, convention, norm, routine, habit, and praxis.

Synonyms Govern, control, be in control of, be the leader of, run, direct, manage, sway, be in control, be in authority, be in charge, reign, wear the crown, be monarch, preside over, have control of, lead, dominate, head, administer, regulate, be in power, hold sway, be in command, be at the helm, sit on the throne, wield the sceptre, and be sovereign.

Synonyms Prevail, be the order of the day, hold sway, obtain, predominate, and be supreme.

Synonyms Decree, direct, make a judgement, adjudge, lay down, decide, determine, settle, hold, order, pronounce, judge, adjudicate, ordain, find, resolve, establish, and asseverate.