rule in Sign Language

Definition: a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior | something regarded as a normative example | prescribed guide for conduct or action | (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice | a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct | the duration of a monarch’s or government’s power | dominance or power through legal authority | directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted | any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order | a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system | (mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems | 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 | exercise authority over; as of nations | decide with authority | be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance | decide on and make a declaration about | have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac | mark or draw with a ruler | keep in check | be excellent or outstanding