English · Common Verbs
rule
/ruːl/
[/ruːl/]
control officially
Intermediateverb
Definition
To have official power over a country or people, or to make a formal decision.
Example
The wise queen tried to rule her kingdom with both justice and great kindness.
The wise queen tried to rule her kingdom with both justice and great kindness.
Etymology
From Old French 'reule', from Latin 'regula' (straight stick, rule).
How & Where It’s Used
Both noun and verb; means to govern and to make official decisions.