Constitute
Constitute verb - To be all the substance of.
Rule and constitute are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Rule" instead a verb "Constitute".
Rule
Rule verb - To exercise authority or power over.
Constitute and rule are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Constitute" instead a verb "Rule".
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In Talislanta, the most powerful devils are called "shaitans", and constitute a race in their own right that rule over the lesser diabolic races.
Source: Demon Lords and Archdevils -
Another candidate the "balk" rule; the concept is simple (a pitcher can't misdirect baserunners as to whether or not he's making a pitch), but deciding what does and doesn't constitute one is another matter.
Source: Useful Notes / Baseball -
The penalty for violating any of the ten regulations listed above is death.This would certainly constitute an Obstructive Code of Conduct if followed strictly - however, almost all of the rules get broken, and rule 11 is never enforced.
Source: Anime / Bubblegum Crisis
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