Answer:

RULE

Answer	Crossword Clue
RULE	It may be golden
RULE	Gag followup?
RULE	Golden thing

RULE	Govern
RULE	Lay down the law
RULE	Preside over
RULE	Be super freaking awesome
RULE	Golden ...
RULE	Authority
RULE	Be sovereign
RULE	Hold sway

RULE	Be boss
RULE	Hold the scepter
RULE	The Hoyle thing?
RULE	Normative example
RULE	Measuring thing
RULE	Be in charge
RULE	Occupy the throne
RULE	Pass judgement

RULE	Adjudicate
RULE	Command the kingdom
RULE	Golden ..
RULE	Precept
RULE	Run the country
RULE	Eliminate (an option), with "out"
RULE	Formally decide
RULE	Slide ..

RULE	Make a judicial decision
RULE	Regulation
RULE	Dominate
RULE	"Golden" principle
RULE	Govern, or word that can follow the first word of the four longest puzzle answers
RULE	Wear the crown
RULE	Have power over
RULE	What kings and courts do

RULE	Control
RULE	Run the show
RULE	Thing to follow
RULE	General principle
RULE	Decree