of or relating to or using a general formulation that serves to guide investigation
something regarded as a normative example
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
exercise authority over; as of nations
prescribed guide for conduct or action
(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
