3. (Com.)
Defn: To keep within a (certain) range for a time; to be in general, or as a rule; as, prices ruled lower yesterday than the day before.
RULELESS
Rule"less, a.
Defn: Destitute of rule; lawless. Spenser.
RULE-MONGER
Rule"-mon`ger, n.
Defn: A stickler for rules; a slave of rules [R.] Hare.
RULER
Rul"er, n.
1. One who rules; one who exercises sway or authority; a governor. And he made him ruler over all the land. Gen. xii. 43. A prince and ruler of the land. Shak.
2. A straight or curved strip of wood, metal, etc., with a smooth edge, used for guiding a pen or pencil in drawing lines. Cf. Rule, n., 7 (a). Parallel ruler. See under Parallel.
RULING
Rul"ing, a.