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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

A principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

Something regarded as a normative example

A rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system

A basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems

Prescribed guide for conduct or action

(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice

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

Keep in check

Decide with authority

Decide on and make a declaration about

Mark or draw with a ruler

Exercise authority over; as of nations

Be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

Have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac