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rule 1. the exercise of governmental authority or control 2. the period of time in which a monarch or government has power 3. a prescribed method or procedure for solving a mathematical problem, or one constituting part of a computer program, usually expressed in an appropriate formalism 4. any of various devices with a straight edge for guiding or measuring; ruler 5. Christianity a systematic body of prescriptions defining the way of life to be followed by members of a religious order 6. Law an order by a court or judge rule [rül] (mathematics) An antecedent condition and a consequent proposition that can support deductive processes. Rule [′rül] (astronomy) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The new ethic is momentary in nature, ruleless, and often ruthless in practice. It means, when I have heard it, a ruleless system, which means one in which the loudest voice has the main say, and woe to the weakest. |
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