n.
the reason for a court's judgment (as opposed to the decision itself)
adj.
exercising power or authority
n.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
something regarded as a normative example
prescribed guide for conduct or action
(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
the duration of a monarch's or government's power
dominance or power through legal authority
directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted
any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order
(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems
measuring stick consisting of a strip of wood or metal or plastic with a straight edge that is used for drawing straight lines and measuring lengths
v.
exercise authority over; as of nations
decide with authority
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
decide on and make a declaration about
have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac
mark or draw with a ruler
keep in check
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