138 entries under rule topic. ×

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formula(noun, law, regulation, order)
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foundation(noun, regulation, hold, block, back)
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fundamental(noun, law, regulation, order)
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get the better of(verb, expression, idiom, run, determine)
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have authority(verb, expression, control, determine, direct)
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have power(verb, expression, control, determine, direct)
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hold dominion(verb, expression, control, run, direct)
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hold purse strings(expression, idiom, run, direct)
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hold sway(verb, expression, control, order, run)
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inhibit(verb, hold, control, run, determine)
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instruction(noun, law, regulation, model)
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lay down the law(verb, expression, idiom, state, control)
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occupy throne(verb, expression, control, run, direct)
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officiate(verb, control, run, maintain, determine)
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oppress(verb, control, determine, direct)
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overbear(verb, control, determine, direct)
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overlook(verb, run, direct, lead)
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override(verb, control, determine, direct)
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overrule(verb, control, order, run, direct)
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pull the strings(verb, expression, idiom, control, run)
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