Rule

"Rule" in Latin

lēx

(regulation)

norma

(regulation)

praeceptum

(regulation)

praescrīptum

(regulation)

regimen

(the act of ruling; control)

regimentum

(the act of ruling; control)

rēgula

(regulation)

imperō

(to regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over)

regō

(to regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over)

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