특정한 활동이나 조직 내에서 행동을 규제하기 위해 정해진 명확한 지침이나 원칙.
A prescribed guide for conduct or action within a particular activity or organization.
예문:
"Every employee must adhere to the company's safety rules."
"The rules of the game are easy to learn but hard to master."
국가, 민족 또는 시대에 대한 권위 있는 통제나 지배.
The exercise of authority or control over a country, people, or era.
예문:
"The country flourished under the peaceful rule of the empress."
"The revolution marked the end of centuries of foreign rule."
일반적이거나 관습적인 상태; 대부분의 경우에 기대되는 바.
The normal or customary state of things; what is expected in most cases.
예문:
"In this office, working late is the rule rather than the exception."
"As a general rule, we do not accept returns without a receipt."
특정 지역과 그 백성들에 대해 최고의 권력이나 권위를 행사하다.
To exercise ultimate power or authority over an area and its people.
예문:
"The dynasty ruled the region for over three hundred years."
"She ruled her household with a firm but kind hand."
법원이나 권위 있는 기관이 공식적인 결정이나 판결을 내리다.
To give an official decision or judgment, especially by a court or authority.
예문:
"The Supreme Court ruled the new law unconstitutional."
"The committee ruled that the proposal was ineligible for funding."