Rule
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A '''rule''' is:
* [[Rewrite rule]], in generative grammar and computer science
* [[Standardization]], a formal and widely-accepted statement, fact, definition, or qualification
* [[Operator|Operation]], a determinate rule (''method'') for performing a mathematical operation and obtaining a certain result (Mathematics, Logic)
**[[Unary operation]]
**[[Binary operation]]
* [[Rule of inference]], a function from sets of formulae to formulae (Mathematics, Logic)
* [[Rule of thumb]], principle with broad application that is not intended to be strictly accurate or reliable for every situation. Also often simply referred to as a ''rule''
* [[Moral]], an atomic element of a moral code for guiding choices in human behavior
* [[Heuristic]], a quantized "rule" which shows a tendency or probability for successful function
* A [[Regulation of sport|regulation]], as in sports
* [[Procedural law]], a ruleset governing the application of laws to cases
** A [[law]], which may informally be called a "rule"
** A [[court ruling]], a decision by a court
* In the [[Federal government of the United States|U.S. Government]], a [[Rulemaking|regulation]] mandated by [[United States Congress|Congress]], but written or expanded upon by the [[Executive (government)|Executive Branch]].
* [[Norm (sociology)]], an informal but widely accepted rule, concept, truth, definition, or qualification (''social norms, legal norms, coding norms'')
* [[Norm (philosophy)]], a kind of sentence or a reason to act, feel or believe
* "Rulership" is the concept of [[governance]] by a government:
** [[Military rule]], governance by a military body
** [[Monastic rule]], a collection of precepts that guides the life of monks or nuns in a religious order where the superior holds the place of Christ
===Other uses===
* [[Rule (song)]], a song by rapper Nas
* [[Ruler]], an instrument for measuring lengths
* Rule, a component of an [[astrolabe]], circumferator or similar instrument
* [[Rule of thumb]], [[Acquisition]], a set of guidelines intended to ensure the profitability of businesses owned by the ultra-capitalist Ferengi in the fictional Star Trek universe
* ''[[The Rules]]'', a bestselling self-help book
* [[RULE Project]] (Run Up-to-date Linux Everywhere) is a project that aims to use up-to-date Linux software on old PCs
* [[Rule engine]], a software system that helps managing business rules
* [[Ja Rule]], a hip hop artist
** ''[[R.U.L.E.]]'', a 2005 greatest hits album by rapper Ja Rule
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