| Noun | 1. | system of rules - a complex of methods or rules governing behavior; "they have to operate under a system they oppose"; "that language has a complex system for indicating gender" method - a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps) accounting - a system that provides quantitative information about finances discipline - a system of rules of conduct or method of practice; "he quickly learned the discipline of prison routine"; "for such a plan to work requires discipline"; frame of reference, frame - a system of assumptions and standards that sanction behavior and give it meaning gambling system - a system of rules for placing bets that is believed to lead to winning; "he has a perfect gambling system at roulette" government - (government) the system or form by which a community or other political unit is governed; "tyrannical government" honor system - a system of conduct in which participants are trusted not to take unfair advantage of others; "the students are on the honor system" merit system - the system of employing and promoting civil servants on the basis of ability point system - a system of evaluation based on awarding points according to rules spoils system - the system of employing and promoting civil servants who are friends and supporters of the group in power organon - a system of principles for philosophic or scientific investigations; an instrument for acquiring knowledge program, programme - a system of projects or services intended to meet a public need; "he proposed an elaborate program of public works"; "working mothers rely on the day care program" theosophy - a system of belief based on mystical insight into the nature of God and the soul anthroposophy - a system of beliefs and practices based on the philosophy of Rudolf Steiner; it claims to integrate the practical and psychological in child-centered education logic - the system of operations performed by a computer that underlies the machine's representation of logical operations theological system, theology - a particular system or school of religious beliefs and teachings; "Jewish theology"; "Roman Catholic theology" ethical code, ethic - a system of principles governing morality and acceptable conduct |