Synonyms for rule

The act of exercising controlling power or the condition of being so controlled:

The continuous exercise of authority over a political unit:

A system by which a political unit is controlled:

A principle governing affairs within or among political units:

A code or set of codes governing action or procedure, for example:

A regular or customary matter, condition, or course of events:

To exercise authority or influence over:

To exercise the authority of a sovereign:

To command or issue commands in an arrogant manner:

To occupy the preeminent position in:

To make a decision about (a controversy or dispute, for example) after deliberation, as in a court of law:

To prohibit from occurring by advance planning or action:

To keep from being admitted, included, or considered: