Basis and Rule

Basis

Basis noun - An immaterial thing upon which something else rests.

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

Nearby Word: basic

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

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Basis and rule are semantically related in standard topic. Sometimes you can use "Basis" instead a noun "Rule".

Nearby Words: ruling, ruler, ruled

human	human basis	human rule
similar	similar basis	similar rule
normal	normal basis	normal rule
usual	usual basis	usual rule
Other adjectives: common, complete, original, legal, obvious, simple, strong, actual, real, little, strict, main, consistent, personal, general, fundamental, last.

It's taught as a rule of drafting in some law schools on the basis that it emphasizes that you are covering everything relating to a particular topic.

Source: Rule of Three
Rule of Funny: The basis of the show, and consequently almost anything Alucard says/does.

Source: Web Video / Hellsing Ultimate Abridged
The rule about what happens when you eat the food in a Fairyland has been suggested by fans as the reason Dorothy must keep returning to Oz on a regular basis, ultimately moving there, permanently.

Source: Land of Faerie

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