an official instruction that says how things must be done or what is allowed, especially in a game, organization, or job
Shared component: rule · govern
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesto use your authority to reject a decision or proposal made by someone else
over+rule
Shared component: rule · govern
A book containing the official rules for a particular activity, game, or organization.
rule+book
Shared component: rule · govern
The government of a colony, dependent country, or region by its own citizens.
home+rule
Shared component: rule · govern
The principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law that is fairly applied and enforced.
rule+of+law
Shared component: rule · govern