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Rule :: Rule (a.) A general principle concerning the formation or use of words, or a concise statement thereof; thus, it is a rule in England, that s or es , added to a noun in the singular number, forms the plural of that noun; but man forms its plural men, and is an exception to the rule..

Law :: Law (n.) In arts, works, games, etc.: The rules of construction, or of procedure, conforming to the conditions of success; a principle, maxim; or usage; as, the laws of poetry, of architecture, of courtesy, or of whist..

Criterion :: Criterion (n.) A standard of judging; any approved or established rule or test, by which facts, principles opinions, and conduct are tried in forming a correct judgment respecting them..

Navy :: Navy (n.) The whole of the war vessels belonging to a nation or ruler, considered collectively; as, the navy of Italy..

Rule-monger :: Rule-monger (n.) A stickler for rules; a slave of rule.

Normal :: Normal (a.) According to a square or rule; perpendicular; forming a right angle. Specifically: Of or pertaining to a normal.

Regle :: Regle (v. t.) To rule; to govern.

Professional :: Professional (a.) Of or pertaining to a profession, or calling; conforming to the rules or standards of a profession; following a profession; as, professional knowledge; professional conduct..

Rule :: Rule (v. i.) To lay down and settle a rule or order of court; to decide an incidental point; to enter a rule.

Trimorphism :: Trimorphism (n.) The coexistence among individuals of the same species of three distinct forms, not connected, as a rule, by intermediate gradations; the condition among individuals of the same species of having three different shapes or proportions of corresponding parts; -- contrasted with polymorphism, and dimorphism..

Ecclesiastically :: Ecclesiastically (adv.) In an ecclesiastical manner; according ecclesiastical rules.

Formula :: Formula (n.) A rule or principle expressed in algebraic language; as, the binominal formula..

Heteroclite :: Heteroclite (n.) Any thing or person deviating from the common rule, or from common forms..

Virulent :: Virulent (a.) Extremely poisonous or venomous; very active in doing injury.

Heptarchy :: Heptarchy (n.) A government by seven persons; also, a country under seven rulers..

Revoke :: Revoke (v. i.) To fail to follow suit when holding a card of the suit led, in violation of the rule of the game; to renege..

Regnancy :: Regnancy (n.) The condition or quality of being regnant; sovereignty; rule.

Unruled :: Unruled (a.) Not governed or controlled.

Mennonite :: Mennonite (n.) One of a small denomination of Christians, so called from Menno Simons of Friesland, their founder. They believe that the New Testament is the only rule of faith, that there is no original sin, that infants should not be baptized, and that Christians ought not to take oath, hold office, or render military service..

Overrule :: Overrule (v. t.) To supersede, reject, annul, or rule against; as, the plea, or the decision, was overruled by the court..

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