Rule
/ruːl/noun
A prescribed guide for conduct or action.
Did you know?The word 'rule' comes from a term meaning 'to flow'—implying authority as a powerful current that can shape destinies.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
regula
“a straight stick or ruler used for measuring or guiding.”
Old French
Old French
reule
“a guideline or law.”
Middle English
Middle English
reule
“a rule or regulation.”
Modern English
English
rule
“an established principle governing conduct or action.”