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A 'rule' is:

★ In generative grammar and computer science, a rewrite rule.

★ Standardization, a formal and widely-accepted statement, fact, definition, or qualification

★ Operation, a determinate rule (''method'') for performing a mathematical operation and obtaining a certain result (Mathematics, Logic)

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★ Unary operation

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★ Binary operation

★ Moral, an atomic element of a moral code for guiding choices in human behavior

★ Heuristic, a quantized "rule" which shows a tendency or probability for successful function

★ Ruleset, a group of rules in an ordered programme, for the purpose of governing a system (artificial intelligence, game mechanics)

★ A regulation, as in sports

★ Procedural law, a ruleset governing the application of laws to cases

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★ A law, which may informally be called a "rule"

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★ A court ruling, a decision by a court

★ Norm (sociology), an informal but widely accepted rule, concept, truth, definition, or qualification (''social norms, legal norms, coding norms'')

★ Norm (philosophy), a kind of sentence or a reason to act, feel or believe.

★ "Rulership" is the concept of governance by a government:

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★ Military rule, governance by a military body

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★ Monastic rule, a collection of precepts that guides the life of monks or nuns in a religious order where the superior holds the place of Christ

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★ Rule (song), a song by rapper Nas

★ Ruler, a measurement tool for small lengths

★ Rule of thumb, an idiom for an estimation procedure

★ In ethics, the Golden Rule is a principle of reciprocity common throughout all or most religious or otherwise cultural systems: see ethic of reciprocity

★ Golden rule (law), a rule for the construction of statutes in British law

★ Rules of Acquisition, a set of guidelines intended to ensure the profitability of businesses owned by the ultra-capitalist Ferengi in the fictional Star Trek universe

★ ''The Rules'', a bestselling self-help book

★ RULE Project (Run Up-to-date Linux Everywhere) is a project that aims to use up-to-date Linux software on old PCs

★ Rule engine, a software system that helps managing business rules

★ Ja Rule, a hip hop artist

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★ ''R.U.L.E.'', a 2005 greatest hits album by rapper Ja Rule

★ The Rule, an American, pop/R&B band.

★ Rule, in Graphic Arts, a horizontal line across a page.