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| {{wiktionarypar|rule}} | |||
| '''Rule''' may refer to: | |||
| * ], a formal and widely-accepted statement, fact, definition, or qualification | |||
| * ], a determinate rule (''method'') for performing a mathematical operation and obtaining a certain result (Mathematics, Logic) | |||
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| * ], a statement which has always been shown to be true, and hence is considered to be a "rule" or "law" | |||
| ** ], a statement of a rule (''method'' or ''formula'') which has been proven correct or is considered sound | |||
| * ], an atomic element of a moral code for guiding choices in human behavior | |||
| * ], a quantized "rule" which shows a tendency or probability for successful function | |||
| * ], a group of rules in an ordered programme, for the purpose of governing a system (artificial intelligence, game mechanics) | |||
| * ], a ruleset governing the application of laws to cases | |||
| ** A ], which may informally be called a "rule" | |||
| * ], an informal but widely accepted rule, concept, truth, definition, or qualification (''social norms, legal norms, coding norms'') | |||
| * A ], a measurement tool for small lengths | |||
| * The term "]", an idiom for an estimation procedure | |||
| * "Rulership" is the concept of ] by a government: | |||
| ** ], governance by a military body | |||
| ** ], the basis upon which a monastic order is run | |||
| ===Other uses=== | |||
| * The ], a principle of reciprocity common througout all or most religious systems | |||
| **], a more general name for this concept in worldwide religion | |||
| **], the application of this concept to British law | |||
| * ] (Run Up-to-date Linux Everywhere) is a project that aims to use up-to-date Linux software on old PCs | |||
| * ], a software system that helps managing business rules | |||
| * ], a hip hop artist | |||
| ** '']'', a 2005 greatest hits album by rapper Ja Rule | |||
| * ], a soul/reggae band | |||
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