Rule 242066 222681493 2008-06-30T16:19:49Z ADStark 5104707 {{wiktionarypar|rule|ruling}} 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 {{disambig}} [[cs:Pravidlo]] [[da:Regel]] [[de:Regel]] [[es:Regla]] [[eo:Regulo]] [[fr:Règle]] [[ko:규칙]] [[io:Regulo]] [[it:Regola]] [[nl:Regel]] [[ja:規則]] [[pl:Reguła]] [[pt:Regra]] [[qu:Kamachina]] [[ru:Правило]] [[simple:Rule]] [[fi:Sääntö]] [[sv:Regel]] [[zh:尺]]