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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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Joseph Fitzmeyer argues that the three-part prescript formula (naming himself, the co-sender and the addressees in the first two verses, then adding his initial greeting) "makes it likely that the letter was not intended to be read silently by those addressed, but to be read aloud to an assembled group of Christians. 1051: "The following prescripts regarding the investigation about the qualities required in the one to be ordained are to be observed: [. But before we call in the free enterprise wagons and throw up our hands in the face of the deafening e-commerce hyperbole, we should take note that seemingly ancient business prescripts are again in vogue. |
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