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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 lawplay

  Familiarity information: RULE-GOVERNED used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


RULE-GOVERNED (adjective)


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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