rule-governed

the system operates according to rule-governed principles of physics.

language acquisition is often described as a rule-governed process.

their behavior appeared to be rule-governed by a strict code of conduct.

the game's scoring is entirely rule-governed and fair to all players.

many grammatical structures are rule-governed, though exceptions exist.

the robot's movements were entirely rule-governed by its programming.

the legal system is based on rule-governed procedures and precedents.

predicting stock market fluctuations is difficult because it's not entirely rule-governed.

the composer's style was highly rule-governed, adhering to classical forms.

the scientific method relies on rule-governed observation and experimentation.

despite seeming spontaneous, much of improvisation is actually rule-governed.