Rule and Stick

Rule

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

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

Nearby Words: ruling, ruler, ruled

Stick noun - A long thin implement resembling a length of wood.

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Rule and stick are semantically related in pole topic. Sometimes you can use "Rule" instead a noun "Stick".

Nearby Words: sticker, sticky, sticking, stickily

old	old rule	old stick
pure	pure rule	pure stick
similar	similar rule	similar stick
complete	complete rule	complete stick
Other adjectives: certain, standard, original, single, simple, actual, little, main, new, last.

The rulebook of the free RPG Risus is illustrated with stick figures, which fits well with both the extremely simple rule-system and the generally whimsical nature of the game.

Source: Stick Figure Comic
On the other hand, when he gains the authority to command Cat Sith, he quickly realizes that his rule fu is not up to the task, and he'd better stick to orders Cat doesn't mind following.

Source: My Rule-Fu Is Stronger Than Yours
Scenes involving people in spacesuits tend to stick to the silence-in-space rule.

Source: Space Is Noisy

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