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The Clue
Ruling principles (8 letter answer)
The Answer
DICTATES
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Notes
The answer DICTATES is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
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Gives orders
Definition
DICTATE as a noun:
1. an authoritative rule
2. a guiding principle; "the dictates of reason"
DICTATE as a verb:
1. (order, prescribe, dictate) = issue commands or orders for
2. say out loud for the purpose of recording; "He dictated a report to his secretary"
3. rule as a dictator