rule

an inviolable rule of chastity.

the Rule of St Benedict.

rule against a motion

The rule is inapplicable to this case.

This rule is not applicable to foreigners.

The rule is inapplicable to this occasion.

The rule is still in effect.

That rule is not easily perceived.

The court will rule on the matter.

Mrs. Simpson will rule on such dispute.

The rule still stands.

a rule of great generality

Rule out a misspell word.

a rule that is no longer in force.

the rules of grammar.

the rules of basketball

rule a motion out of order