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rule
Noun
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A rule is a statement that tells whether something is right or wrong.
Peter picked up the football, which was against the rules, so the other team got a throw-in.
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A king's rule is the time he controls the country.
The next king had a very short rule: only two years.
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A rule is another name for a ruler, a measuring device.
rule
Verb
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When someone rules, he or she is in charge, like a king or queen.
The king has ruled for 33 years.
of
Preposition
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Made using.
It is a house of cards.
privilege
Noun
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A privilege is something special you are allowed to do or have. That is, not everyone is allowed to do or have it.
Being able to drive is a privilege not a right.
The privilege of the rich lords angered ordinary people in the French revolution.