| work to rule | a job action in which workers cause a slowdown by doing only the minimum amount required by the rules of the workplace |
| waste permissive waste | (law) reduction in the value of an estate caused by act or neglect |
| board rule | a measure used in computing board feet |
| carpenter's rule | a rule used by a carpenter |
| foot rule | a ruler one foot long |
| plumb rule | a plumb line attached to a narrow board |
rule
ruler | measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths |
slide rule
slipstick | analog computer consisting of a handheld instrument used for rapid calculations, have been replaced by pocket calculators |
convention
normal
pattern rule formula | something regarded as a normative example, the convention of not naming the main character, violence is the rule not the exception, his formula for impressing visitors |
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 |
| rule formula | (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems, he determined the upper bound with Descartes' rule of signs, he gave us a general formula for attacking polynomials |
algorithm
algorithmic rule
algorithmic program | a precise rule (or set of rules) specifying how to solve some problem |
heuristic
heuristic rule
heuristic program | a commonsense rule (or set of rules) intended to increase the probability of solving some problem |
guidepost
guideline
rule of thumb | a rule or principle that provides guidance to appropriate behavior |
cy pres
rule of cy pres
cy pres doctrine | a rule that when literal compliance is impossible the intention of a donor or testator should be carried out as nearly as possible |
working principle
working rule | a rule that is adequate to permit work to be done |
| principle rule | a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system, the principle of the conservation of mass, the principle of jet propulsion, the right-hand rule for inductive fields |
| Naegele's rule | rule for calculating an expected delivery date, subtract three months from the first day of the last menstrual period and add seven days to that date |
| principle rule | a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct, their principles of composition characterized all their works |
| Golden Rule | a command based on Jesus' words in the Sermon on the Mount, Whatsoever ye would that men do unto you, do you even so unto them (Matthew :) |
majority rule
democracy | the doctrine that the numerical majority of an organized group can make decisions binding on the whole group |
| rule | any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order, the rule of St. Dominic |
rule
prescript | prescribed guide for conduct or action |
| rule of evidence | (law) a rule of law whereby any alleged matter of fact that is submitted for investigation at a judicial trial is established or disproved |
| best evidence rule | a rule of evidence requiring that to prove the content of a writing or recording or photograph the original is required |
| exclusionary rule | a rule that provides that otherwise admissible evidence cannot be used in a criminal trial if it was the result of illegal police conduct |
| hearsay rule | a rule that declares not admissible as evidence any statement other than that by a witness |
| parol evidence rule | a rule that oral evidence cannot be used to contradict the terms of a written contract |
| Miranda rule | the rule that police (when interrogating you after an arrest) are obliged to warn you that anything you say may be used as evidence and to read you your constitutional rights (the right to a lawyer and the right to remain silent until advised by a lawyer) |
| golden rule | any important rule, the golden rule of teaching is to be clear |
closure
cloture
gag rule
gag law | a rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body |
| rule | directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted, he knew the rules of chess |
| rule linguistic rule | (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice |
grammatical rule
rule of grammar | a linguistic rule for the syntax of grammatical utterances |
morphological rule
rule of morphology | a linguistic rule for the formation of words |
procrustean standard
procrustean rule
procrustean bed | a standard that is enforced uniformly without regard to individuality |
| ground rule | (baseball) a special rule (as in baseball) dealing with situations that arise due to the nature of the playing grounds |
book
rule book | a collection of rules or prescribed standards on the basis of which decisions are made, they run things by the book around here |
b dictatorship
absolutism
authoritarianism
Caesarism
despotism
monocracy
one-man rule
shogunate
Stalinism
totalitarianism
tyranny | a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.) |
| rule of law | a state of order in which events conform to the law |
| home rule | self-government in local matters by a city or county that is part of a national government |
dominion
rule | dominance or power through legal authority, France held undisputed dominion over vast areas of Africa, the rule of Caesar |
| rule | the duration of a monarch's or government's power, during the rule of Elizabeth |
rule
harness
rein | keep in check, rule one's temper |
rule out
eliminate
winnow out
reject | dismiss from consideration or a contest, John was ruled out as a possible suspect because he had a strong alibi, This possibility can be eliminated from our consideration |
rule
decree | decide with authority, The King decreed that all firstborn males should be killed |
rule
find | decide on and make a declaration about, find someone guilty |
rule out
rule in | include or exclude by determining judicially or in agreement with rules |
| rule | mark or draw with a ruler, rule the margins |
govern
rule | exercise authority over, as of nations, Who is governing the country now? |