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What does "rule" mean here?

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Rebecca

In this context, "rule" means to control or hold power over a place or people. It is used to describe the authority of a government, king (ruler), elite group, and so on. Ex: The British Empire ruled over the American colonies until the American Revolution. Ex: The CEO rules over the company with an iron fist.

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