Rule Synonyms

122 rule synonyms include regulation, ruling, directive, order, court order, act, law, by-law, statute, and edict. Rule is a noun, and its antonyms are chaos and anarchy. Here are some additional synonyms for "rule" with example sentences.

Another word for Rule

122 other ways to say rule.

1. regulation

  • ukase  
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  • stipulation  
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  • statute  
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  • ruling  
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  • requirement
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  • regulation  
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  • pronunciamento  
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  • pronouncement  
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  • proclamation  
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  • prescription  
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  • precept  
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  • ordinance  
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  • order
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  • mandate
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  • law
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  • injunction  
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  • guideline
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  • fiat  
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  • edict  
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  • directive  
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  • direction
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  • dictum  
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  • dictate  
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  • decree  
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  • court order  
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  • commandment  
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  • command
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  • canon  
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  • by-law  
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  • act
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2. precept

3. control

4. procedure

5. govern

  • wield the sceptre  
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  • wear the crown  
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  • sway  
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  • sit on the throne  
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  • run
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  • reign  
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  • regulate  
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  • preside over  
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  • manage  
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  • lead
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  • hold sway  
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  • head  
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  • have control of  
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  • govern  
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  • dominate  
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  • direct
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  • control  
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  • be the leader of  
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  • be sovereign  
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  • be monarch  
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  • be in power  
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  • be in control of  
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  • be in control  
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  • be in command  
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  • be in charge  
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  • be in authority  
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  • be at the helm  
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  • administer
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6. prevail

  • prevail  
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  • predominate  
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  • obtain
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  • hold sway  
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  • be the order of the day  
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  • be supreme  
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7. decree

Use rule in a Sentence

Honesty is a core rule.

I think that’s a sensible rule.

She zealously followed every rule.

The application of the rule was unclear.