verb

1. To regulate, be in charge of, make decisions for, reign over.

2. To excel.

   “This game rules!”

3. To mark (paper or the like) with rules (lines).

verb

1. To revel.

noun

1. An order or a decision on a point of law from someone in authority.

Synonyms: commandment, edict, order, rule

adjective

1. That rules; predominant; chief; reigning; controlling.

   “a ruling passion”

Synonyms: govern, in power, regnant, reigning