I . n.
1.
Command, control, domination, dominion, lordship, mastership, mastery, government, empire, sway, direction, authority.
2.
Behavior, conduct.
3.
Method, regularity, order.
4.
Precept, law, canon, maxim, aphorism, formula, test, criterion, standard, touchstone.
5.
Order, ruling, prescription, regulation, guide, precept.
6.
Ruler.
II . v. a.
1.
Govern, command, control, conduct, manage, bridle, restrain, direct, lead.
2.
Guide, advise, persuade, prevail on.
3.
Settle, establish.
4.
( Law .) Determine, decide.
III . v. n.
1.
Command, govern, have command, have control, exercise supreme authority.
2.
Prevail, decide.
3.
Settle, decide, establish.