general rule

gen·er·al rule

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jen-er-uh l rool]
- /ˈdʒɛn ər əl rul/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jen-er-uh l rool]
- /ˈdʒɛn ər əl rul/

Definitions of general rule words

noun general rule a principle or regulation governing conduct, action, procedure, arrangement, etc.: the rules of chess. 1
noun general rule the code of regulations observed by a religious order or congregation: the Franciscan rule. 1
noun general rule the customary or normal circumstance, occurrence, manner, practice, quality, etc.: the rule rather than the exception. 1
noun general rule control, government, or dominion: under the rule of a dictator. 1
noun general rule tenure or conduct of reign or office: during the rule of George III. 1
noun general rule a prescribed mathematical method for performing a calculation or solving a problem. 1

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Origin of general rule

First appearance:

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; (noun) Middle English riule, reule < Old French riule < Latin rēgula straight stick, pattern (see regula); (v.) Middle English riwlen, reulen, rewellen < Old French riuler, rieuler, ruler < Late Latin rēgulāre, derivative of rēgula

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Parts of speech for General rule

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general rule popularity

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