rule; regulation




a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

"it was his rule to take a walk before breakfast"; "short haircuts were the regulation"

Type of:
  • concept; conception; construct

Types:
  • restriction; limitation
  • guidepost; guideline; rule of thumb
  • cy pres; rule of cy pres; cy pres doctrine
  • working principle; working rule


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