1

as in

a statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity
read the *regulation**rules*that are posted before you use the pool

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2

as in

lawful control over the affairs of a political unit (as a nation)
the years during which Russia was under Communist *government**rule*

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3

as in

an inherited or established way of thinking, feeling, or doing
one of the sacred *tradition**rules*of that ancient society was respect for the elderly

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1

as in

to exercise authority or power over
a sea captain who *to govern**ruled*his ship sternly but justly

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2

as in

to keep from exceeding a desirable degree or level (as of expression)
a monarch who is known for *to control**ruling*her emotions with an iron hand

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