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R — Ruffianism to Rye-grass (Part 3 of 10)

Ruins, n. pl. Remains.

Rule, n.

    1. Command, control, domination, dominion, lordship, mastership, mastery, government, empire, sway, direction, authority.
    2. Behavior, conduct.
    3. Method, regularity, order.
    4. Precept, law, canon, maxim, aphorism, formula, test, criterion, standard, touchstone.
    5. Order, ruling, prescription, regulation, guide, precept.
    6. Ruler.

Rule, v. a.

    1. Govern, command, control, conduct, manage, bridle, restrain, direct, lead.
    2. Guide, advise, persuade, prevail on.
    3. Settle, establish.
    4. (Law.) Determine, decide

Rule, v. n.

    1. Command, govern, have command, have control, exercise supreme authority.
    2. Prevail, decide.
    3. Settle, decide, establish.

Ruler, n.

    1. Governor, sovereign, monarch, king, lord, master.
    2. Director, manager.