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rule vs order

order vs rule

rule and order both are nouns.

rule and order both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rule Yes No Yes No
order Yes No Yes No
As nouns, order is a hyponym of rule; that is, order is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rule:
  • rule: prescribed guide for conduct or action
  • order: a body of rules followed by an assembly
Other hyponyms of rule include bylaw, rubric, parliamentary law, parliamentary procedure, rules of order, rule of evidence, Miranda rule, precept, principle, golden rule, GIGO, dictate, ordinance, regulation, canon, etiquette, communications protocol, protocol.
rule (noun) order (noun)
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 the act of putting things in a sequential arrangement
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior (architecture) one of original three styles of Greek architecture distinguished by the type of column and entablature used or a style developed from the original three by the Romans
something regarded as a normative example a degree in a continuum of size or quantity
a rule or law concerning a natural phenomenon or the function of a complex system a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct a commercial document used to request someone to supply something in return for payment and providing specifications and quantities
(mathematics) a standard procedure for solving a class of mathematical problems a body of rules followed by an assembly
prescribed guide for conduct or action (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
(linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice a request for something to be made, supplied, or served
directions that define the way a game or sport is to be conducted logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
any one of a systematic body of regulations defining the way of life of members of a religious order (biology) taxonomic group containing one or more families
dominance or power through legal authority a formal association of people with similar interests
the duration of a monarch's or government's power a group of person living under a religious rule
established customary state (especially of society)
a condition of regular or proper arrangement
rule (verb) order (verb)
keep in check bring order to or into
decide with authority place in a certain order
decide on and make a declaration about assign a rank or rating to
mark or draw with a ruler arrange thoughts, ideas, temporal events
exercise authority over; as of nations make a request for something
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
have an affinity with; of signs of the zodiac issue commands or orders for
bring into conformity with rules or principles or usage; impose regulations
appoint to a clerical posts
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