Basic and Rule

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Basic noun - (usually plural) a necessary commodity for which demand is constant.

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Rule and basic are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rule" instead a noun "Basic".

Nearby Words: base, basis, basically, basics, basicity

Rule noun - A statement spelling out the proper procedure or conduct for an activity.

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Basic and rule are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Basic" instead a noun "Rule".

Nearby Words: ruling, ruler, ruled

One of the most basic cases is the rule that bonuses of the same types don't stack - only the largest one takes effect (with the exception of dodge bonuses to AC in third edition).

Source: Obvious Rule Patch / Tabletop Games
Their basic infantry units, Archers, are the only ranged attackers in the game who don't cost lumber, and as a rule they do great ranged damage but are squishier than the other three races.

Source: Video Game / WarCraft aka: Warcraft III
There should be a rule that the song under the credits, remotely pertains to the movie's basic plot!

Source: This Is a Song

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