rule

Synonyms: aphorism apothegm assize axiom basis brocard canon chapter and verse command commandment criterion decorum decree decretion dictum direction edict etiquette formula fundamental gnome guide guideline keynote keystone law maxim model moral no-no’s order ordinance precedent precept prescription propriety regimen regulation ruling statute tenet test the book the numbers truism

Synonyms: administration ascendancy authority command control direction domination dominion empire government influence jurisdiction power regime regnancy reign sovereignty supremacy sway

Synonyms: course custom formula habit normalcy normality order of things policy practice procedure routine

Synonyms: administer be in authority be in driver’s seat be in power bridle command conduct control crack the whip curb decree dictate direct dominate domineer guide hold sway hold the reins keep under one’s thumb lay down the law lead order overrule predominate preponderate preside prevail regulate reign restrain rule the roost run run the show sit on top of sway take over

Antonyms: serve submit

Synonyms: adjudge adjudicate conclude decree deduce determine establish figure find fix gather hold infer lay down pass upon postulate prescribe pronounce resolve settle theorize

Antonyms: plead