Noun : the rules of chess. ,the Franciscan rule. ,the rule rather than the exception. ,under the rule of a dictator. ,during the rule of George III.    From Dictionary.com. 

Verb (used with object) : to rule the empire with severity. ,The judge ruled that he should be exiled. ,to rule paper. ,to rule lines on paper. ,For centuries, England ruled the seas.    From Dictionary.com. 

Verb (used without object) : Higher prices ruled throughout France.    From Dictionary.com.