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code of behavior vs rule

rule vs code of behavior

code of behavior and rule both are nouns.

code of behavior is not a verb while rule is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
code of behavior Yes No No No
rule Yes No Yes No
As nouns, rule is a hypernym of code of behavior; that is, rule is a word with a broader meaning than code of behavior:
  • code of behavior: a set of conventional principles and expectations that are considered binding on any person who is a member of a particular group
  • rule: something regarded as a normative example
Other hypernyms of code of behavior include convention, formula, normal, pattern.
code of behavior (noun) rule (noun)
a set of conventional principles and expectations that are considered binding on any person who is a member of a particular group 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
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
something regarded as a normative example
a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems
prescribed guide for conduct or action
(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice
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
dominance or power through legal authority
the duration of a monarch's or government's power
code of behavior (verb) rule (verb)
keep in check
decide with authority
decide on and make a declaration about
mark or draw with a ruler
exercise authority over; as of nations
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac
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