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regla
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
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regla, norma
an instruction that says what is or is not allowed in a given situation or while playing a game
Example
According to the rule, players must stay within the boundaries of the field.
He broke the rule by bringing his phone into the examination room.
The first rule of the game is to always play fair.
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regla, norma
something regarded as a normative example
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regla
a detailed principle that clarifies what one should do in a particular situation or circumstance
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regla, norma
(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
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regla, principio
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
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regla, ley
a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
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regla, principio
(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems
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regla, norma
directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted
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regla, norma
any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order
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regla, dominación
dominance or power through legal authority
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reinado, gobierno
the duration of a monarch's or government's power
to rule
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gobernar
to control and be in charge of a country
Transitive: to rule a country
Example
The president ruled the nation during a time of economic prosperity.
The monarch ruled the kingdom with absolute authority.
The military junta ruled the nation after a coup d'état.
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declarar, sentenciar
to officially declare or state something as true, especially in a legal or authoritative manner
Transitive: to rule that
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reinar, dominar
to be the most important or dominant
Intransitive
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dictaminar
to make an official decision about something
Intransitive: to rule on an issue | to rule against an issue | to rule in favor of an issue
Example
The city council ruled against the construction of the new shopping mall due to environmental concerns.
The committee ruled in favor of the new zoning regulations after a series of public hearings.
The board of directors will convene tomorrow to rule on the proposed merger.
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controlar, dominar
to control or restrain something or someone, maintaining order or preventing excess
Transitive: to rule one's emotions
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reglas, dibujar líneas
to draw straight, parallel lines across a surface, such as paper
Transitive: to rule paper
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regir, dominar
(of a planet) to have a dominant or guiding influence over a zodiac sign, astrological house, or other celestial aspect
Transitive: to rule a zodiac sign or astrological house
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