2 ms·
I'm not sure about the real etymology, but I suppose a rule (line) is a special case of a rule (instruction): things should be aligned with this line.
by alanbernstein 2y ago
I'm not sure about the real etymology, but I suppose a rule (line) is a special case of a rule (instruction): things should be aligned with this line.
- afiori 2y agoMore than a line I think the evolution is along the lines of - there is a decision on how to measure things ( this affects prices taxes and commerce ) - there is an association between the power to enforce a standard and the instruments of that standard - the measure instruments are generally very straight