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• Rewrite rule
  Rewrite rule
  
  In mathematics, linguistics and computer science, a rewrite rule in generative grammar is a rule of the form A ? X where A is a syntactic category label, such as noun phrase or sentence, and X is a sequence of such labels and/or morphemes, expressing the fact that A can be replaced by X in generating the constituent structure of a sentence....
  , in generative grammar and computer science
• Standardization
  Standardization
  
  Standardization is the process of developing and agreeing upon Standard . A standard is a document that establishes uniform engineering or technical specifications, criteria, methods, processes, or practices....
  , a formal and widely-accepted statement, fact, definition, or qualification
• Operation
  Operator
  
  In mathematics, an operator is a function which operates on another function. Often, an "operator" is a function which acts on functions to produce other functions ; or it may be a generalization of such a function, as in linear algebra, where some of the terminology reflects the origin of the subject in operations on the functions which ar...
  , a determinate rule (method) for performing a mathematical operation and obtaining a certain result (Mathematics, Logic)
• Unary operation
  Unary operation
  
  In mathematics, a unary operation is an operation with only one operand, i.e. an operation with a single input, or in other words, a function of one variable ....
  
• Binary operation
  Binary operation
  
  In mathematics, a binary operation is a calculation involving two operands, in other words, an operation whose arity is two. Binary operations can be accomplished using either a binary function or binary operator....
  
• Rule of inference
  Rule of inference
  
  In logic, a rule of inference is a function from sets of formulae to formulae. The argument is called the premise set and the value the conclusion....
  , a function from sets of formulae to formulae (Mathematics, Logic)
• Rule of thumb
  Rule of thumb
  
  A rule of thumb is a principle with broad application that is not intended to be strictly accurate or reliable for every situation. It is an easily learned and easily applied procedure for approximately calculating or recalling some value, or for making some determination....
  , principle with broad application that is not intended to be strictly accurate or reliable for every situation. Also often simply referred to as a rule
• Moral
  Moral
  
  A moral is a message conveyed or a lesson to be learned from a story or event. The moral may be left to the hearer, reader or viewer to determine for themselves, or may be explicitly encapsulated in a maxim....
  , an atomic element of a moral code for guiding choices in human behavior
• Heuristic
  Heuristic
  
  Heuristic is an adjective for methods that help in problem solving, in turn leading to learning and discovery. These methods in most cases employ experimentation and trial-and-error techniques....
  , a quantized "rule" which shows a tendency or probability for successful function
• A regulation
  Regulation of sport
  
  The regulation of sport is usually done by a regulatory agency for each sport, resulting in a core of relatively invariant, agreed rules. People responsible for leisure activities often seek recognition and respectability as sports by joining sports federations such as the International Olympic Committee, or by forming their own regulatory bo...
  , as in sports
• A Production rule
  Production rule
  
  While production rule has approximately the same meaning in two cases, the first usage puts more emphasis on the fact that it is a cognitive process....
  , as in computer science
  Computer science
  
  Computer science is the study of the theoretical foundations of information and computation, and of practical techniques for their implementation and application in computer systems....
  
• Procedural law
  Procedural law
  
  Procedural law comprises the rule by which a court hears and determines what happens in civil procedure lawsuit or criminal procedure wikt:proceedings....
  , a ruleset governing the application of laws to cases
• A law
  LAW
  
  LAW may refer to:* Anti-tank warfare, e.g. the US Army M72 LAW or the British Army LAW 80*Palestinian Society for the Protection of Human Rights ...
  , which may informally be called a "rule"
• A court ruling, a decision by a court
• In the U.S. Government
  Federal government of the United States
  
  The Federal Government of the United States is the central current reigning United States governmental body, established by the United States Constitution....
  , a regulation
  Rulemaking
  
  In administrative law, rulemaking refers to the process that executive and Independent agencies of the United States government Government agency use to create, or promulgate, regulations....
   mandated by Congress
  United States Congress
  
  The United States Congress is the Bicameralism legislature of the Federal government of the United States of the United States of America, consisting of two houses, the United States Senate and the United States House of Representatives....
  , but written or expanded upon by the Executive Branch
  Executive (government)
  
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• Norm (sociology)
  Norm (sociology)
  
  A Social norm is the sociology term for the behavioral expectations and cues within a society or group. They have been defined as "the rules that a group uses for appropriate and inappropriate values, beliefs, attitudes and behaviors....
  , an informal but widely accepted rule, concept, truth, definition, or qualification (social norms, legal norms, coding norms)
• Norm (philosophy)
  Norm (philosophy)
  
  Norms are Sentence s or sentence Meaning with practical, i. e. action-oriented import, the most common of which are commands, permissions, and prohibitions....
  , a kind of sentence or a reason to act, feel or believe
• "Rulership" is the concept of governance
  Governance
  
  Governance relates to decisions that define expectations, grant power , or verify performance . It consists either of a separate process or of a specific part of management or leadership processes....
   by a government:
• Military rule
  Military rule
  
  Military rule may mean:* Militarism or militarist ideology - the ideology of government as best served when under military control* Military occupation, when a country or area is occupied after invasion....
  , governance by a military body
• Monastic rule, a collection of precepts that guides the life of monks or nuns in a religious order where the superior holds the place of Christ
• Slide rule
  Slide rule
  
  The slide rule, also known colloquially as a slipstick, is a mechanical analog computer. The slide rule is used primarily for multiplication and division , and also for "scientific" functions such as Nth roots, logarithms and trigonometry, but does not generally perform addition or subtraction....
  

Other uses

• Rule (song)
  Rule (song)
  
  "Rule" is the first single from rapping Nas' 2001 album Stillmatic. It features a chorus sung by Amerie and production provided by Poke and Tone of Trackmasters Entertainment....
  , a song by rapper Nas
• Rules, an album by the band The Whitest Boy Alive
  The Whitest Boy Alive
  
  The Whitest Boy Alive is a musical group based in Berlin. The band comprises singer/guitarist Erlend ?ye, who is also a member of the band Kings of Convenience, bassist Marcin ?z, drummer Sebastian Maschat, and Daniel Nentwig on Rhodes piano and Crumar....
  
• Rules: Pyaar Ka Superhit Formula
  Rules: Pyaar Ka Superhit Formula
  
  Rules: Pyaar Ka Superhit Formula is a Bollywood films of 2003 Bollywood film....
  , a 2003 Bollywood film.
• Ruler
  Ruler
  
  A ruler, or rule, is an Measuring instrument used in geometry, technical drawing and engineering/building to measure distances and/or to rule straight lines....
  , an instrument for measuring lengths
• Rule, a component of an astrolabe
  Astrolabe
  
  astrolabe is a historical astronomical Measuring instrument used by classical astronomy, navigators, and astrologers. Its many uses included locating and predicting the positions of the Sun, Moon, planets and stars; determining local time given local latitude and vice-versa; surveying; and triangulation....
  , circumferator or similar instrument
• The Rules
  The Rules
  
  The Rules: Time-Tested Secrets for Capturing the Heart of Mr. Right is a best-selling 1995 book co-authored by Ellen Fein and Sherrie Schneider....
  , a bestselling self-help book
• RULE Project
  RULE Project
  
  RULE is a project that aims to use up-to-date Linux software on old PCs , by recompiling and changing some code to recent programs in order to make them use less resources so they can run conveniently....
   (Run Up-to-date Linux Everywhere) is a project that aims to use up-to-date Linux software on old PCs
• Rule engine, a software system that helps managing business rules
• Ja Rule
  Ja Rule
  
  Jeffrey Atkins , better known by his stage name Ja Rule, is an United States rapper and actor signed to The Inc. and Universal Records, formerly of Def Jam Recordings....
  , a hip hop artist
• R.U.L.E.
  R.U.L.E.
  
  R.U.L.E. is the sixth album by rapper Ja Rule, released November 9, 2004. It spawned the singles "Wonderful " featuring R. Kelly and Ashanti , "New York " featuring Jadakiss and Fat Joe, and "Caught Up" featuring Lloyd ....
  , a 2005 greatest hits album by rapper Ja Rule