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The term '''rule''' may refer to: '''Rule''' may refer to:


* A ''']''' - a formal and widely-accepted statement, fact, definition, or qualification.
As a ''common noun'':
* An ''']''' is a determinate rule (''method'') for performing a mathematical ] and obtaining a certain result. (Mathematics, Logic)
* A ]
** A ''']''' is a type of command which contains information about rules (guides and vectors).
* A ]
* An ''']''' is a ] which has always been shown to be true, and hence is considered to be a "rule" or "law"
* A ]
** A ''']''' is a statement of a rule (''method'' or ''formula'') which has been proven correct and is considered sound.
* A form of ] or ]
* A ''']''' is an atomic element of a ] for guiding choices in human behavior.
* A ]
* A ''']''' is a quantized "rule" which shows a tendency or probability for successful function.
* A ''']''' is a group of rules in an ordered programme, for the purpose of governing a system. (], ])
* A ''']''' is a ruleset governing the application of laws to cases.
** A ''']''' may informally be called a "rule."
* a ''']''' ("normal") - an informal but widely accepted rule, concept, truth, definition, or qualification (''social norms, legal norms, coding norms'')


* A ''']''' is a measurement tool for small ].
As a ''proper noun'':
* The term "''']'''" is an ] which means an ] (originating from the use of the thumb as an approximate measurement for the ]).
* ] (Run Up-to-date Linux Everywhere)
⚫ * ], a hip-hop artist.
⚫ * '']'', an album by Ja Rule
⚫ * ], a soul/reggae band


* '''Rulership''' is the concept of ] by a government:
''See also'':
* ] ** ]
** ], the basis upon which a ] is run.
* ]

* ]
;Other uses:
⚫ * ], in software
* ] - RULE (Run Up to Date Linux Everywhere) is a project that aims to use up-to-date ] software on old PCs (5 years old or more) by recompiling and updating code in recent program packages.
⚫ * ]
⚫ * ] - a hip hop artist.
⚫ * ], a soul/reggae band
⚫ * '']'', a 2005 greatest hits album by rapper ]


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Revision as of 03:50, 2 February 2006

Rule may refer to:

  • A standard - a formal and widely-accepted statement, fact, definition, or qualification.
  • An operation is a determinate rule (method) for performing a mathematical operation and obtaining a certain result. (Mathematics, Logic)
    • A direction is a type of command which contains information about rules (guides and vectors).
  • An axiom is a statement which has always been shown to be true, and hence is considered to be a "rule" or "law"
    • A theorem is a statement of a rule (method or formula) which has been proven correct and is considered sound.
  • A moral is an atomic element of a moral code for guiding choices in human behavior.
  • A heuristic is a quantized "rule" which shows a tendency or probability for successful function.
  • A ruleset is a group of rules in an ordered programme, for the purpose of governing a system. (artificial intelligence, game mechanic)
  • A legal process is a ruleset governing the application of laws to cases.
    • A law may informally be called a "rule."
  • a norm ("normal") - an informal but widely accepted rule, concept, truth, definition, or qualification (social norms, legal norms, coding norms)
Other uses
  • RULE Project - RULE (Run Up to Date Linux Everywhere) is a project that aims to use up-to-date Linux software on old PCs (5 years old or more) by recompiling and updating code in recent program packages.
  • Rule engine
  • Ja Rule - a hip hop artist.
  • The Rule, a soul/reggae band
  • R.U.L.E., a 2005 greatest hits album by rapper Ja Rule
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