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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
an instruction that says what is or is not allowed in a given situation or while playing a game
something regarded as a normative example
a detailed principle that clarifies what one should do in a particular situation or circumstance
(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
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
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
dominance or power through legal authority
the duration of a monarch's or government's power
to control and be in charge of a country
decide with authority
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
to make an official decision about something
keep in check
mark or draw with a ruler
have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac
