1. rule
noun. ['ˈruːl'] a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior.
Synonyms
- guidepost
- rule of cy pres
- restriction
- regulation
- conception
- cy pres doctrine
- cy pres
- concept
- working principle
- working rule
- construct
- limitation
- rule of thumb
Antonyms
- windward
- upgrade
- downgrade
- snarl
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Words that Rhyme with Exclusionary Rule
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2. rule
noun. ['ˈruːl'] something regarded as a normative example.
Synonyms
- pattern
- practice
- code of conduct
- code of behavior
- formula
- normal
- universal
- mores
Antonyms
- enfranchisement
- leeward
- outgoing
- incoming
3. rule
verb. ['ˈruːl'] exercise authority over; as of nations.
Synonyms
- control
- dictate
- throne
- reign
- command
- govern
Antonyms
- standard
- criticize
- unorthodoxy
- unconventionality
4. rule
noun. ['ˈruːl'] prescribed guide for conduct or action.
Synonyms
- ordinance
- book
- prescript
- rule of evidence
- communications protocol
- golden rule
- direction
- dictate
- precept
- parliamentary law
- rubric
- Miranda rule
- bylaw
- canon
- order
- rule book
- protocol
- etiquette
- principle
- instruction
- regulation
- parliamentary procedure
- rules of order
Antonyms
- advantage
- derestrict
- powerlessness
- unrestraint
5. rule
verb. ['ˈruːl'] decide with authority.
Synonyms
- decree
- overturn
- determine
- overrule
- rule in
- rule out
- override
- overthrow
- decide
- make up one's mind
Antonyms
- decrement
- devolution
- ride
- algorithmic
6. rule
noun. ['ˈruːl'] (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice.
Synonyms
- rule of grammar
- conception
- concept
- rule of morphology
- linguistic universal
- linguistic rule
- construct
- universal
- morphological rule
Antonyms
- stay
- synchronize
- consecrate
- correct
7. rule
noun. ['ˈruːl'] a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct.
Synonyms
- generalisation
- principle
- yang
- yin
- generality
- pillar
- feng shui
Antonyms
- yin
- divest
- inactivity
- nonstandard
8. rule
verb. ['ˈruːl'] be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance.
Synonyms
- prevail
- dominate
- preponderate
- outweigh
- overbalance
- outbalance
- override
- reign
- predominate
Antonyms
- conventional
- disassembly
- disagree
- abnormal
9. rule
verb. ['ˈruːl'] decide on and make a declaration about.
Synonyms
- pronounce
- find
- judge
- label
Antonyms
- particular
- particular proposition
- unadaptable
- specific
10. rule
noun. ['ˈruːl'] directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted.
Synonyms
- instruction
- direction
- rule book
- book
Antonyms
- intemperance
- unskillfulness
- synchronise
- falsify
Example sentences of the word exclusionary-rule
1. Noun Phrase
Under the narrow exclusionary rule, victims of wrongful death suits can exclude their pain and suffering awards if their state's laws do not allow juries or judges to award other types of damage awards.