Answer: rule

AnswerCrossword Clue
RULEGovern, or word that can follow the first word of the four longest puzzle answers
RULEGolden ..
RULEPrecept
RULERun the country
RULEEliminate (an option), with "out"
RULEFormally decide
RULESlide ..
RULEMake a judicial decision
RULERegulation
RULEDominate
RULE"Golden" principle
RULECommand the kingdom
RULEWear the crown
RULEHave power over
RULEWhat kings and courts do
RULEControl
RULERun the show
RULEThing to follow
RULEGeneral principle
RULEDecree
ruleto make impossible or impracticable
RULEHold sway
RULEGag followup?
RULEGolden thing
RULEGovern
RULELay down the law
RULEPreside over
RULEBe super freaking awesome
RULEGolden ...
RULEAuthority
RULEBe sovereign
RULEIt may be golden
RULEBe boss
RULEHold the scepter
RULEThe Hoyle thing?
RULENormative example
RULEMeasuring thing
RULEBe in charge
RULEOccupy the throne
RULEPass judgement