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RULE-GOVERNED
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Dictionary entry overview: What does rule-governed mean?
• RULE-GOVERNED (adjective)
The adjective RULE-GOVERNED has 1 sense:
1. according to custom or rule or natural law
Familiarity information: RULE-GOVERNED used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
According to custom or rule or natural law
Synonyms:
lawful; rule-governed
Similar:
regular (in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle)
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