1. rule-governed

adjective. according to custom or rule or natural law.

Rhymes with Rule Governed

2. governed

noun. ['ˈgʌvɝnd'] the body of people who are citizens of a particular government.

3. rule

noun. ['ˈruːl'] a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior.

4. rule

noun. ['ˈruːl'] something regarded as a normative example.

5. rule

verb. ['ˈruːl'] exercise authority over; as of nations.

6. rule

noun. ['ˈruːl'] prescribed guide for conduct or action.

7. rule

verb. ['ˈruːl'] decide with authority.

8. rule

noun. ['ˈruːl'] (linguistics) a rule describing (or prescribing) a linguistic practice.

9. rule

noun. ['ˈruːl'] a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct.

10. rule

verb. ['ˈruːl'] be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance.