Pronunciation: [ɡˈaŋ ɹˈuːl] (IPA) 
The correct spelling of "gang rule" is /ɡæŋ ruːl/. The first part of the word, "gang," is spelled with the letter "g" followed by the vowel sound /æ/ represented by the letter "a." The second part of the word, "rule," is spelled with the letter "r" followed by the diphthong /uː/ represented by the letters "u" and "e." The word "gang rule" refers to a situation where a gang or group of people enforce their own laws or regulations.
Gang rule refers to a system or style of governance where power and control are exercised by a group of individuals belonging to a gang or criminal organization. In this context, the gang assumes authority over a specific geographical area or population by intimidating, extorting, and exerting influence through violence and unlawful activities.
The term "gang rule" commonly implies the existence of a hierarchy within the gang, with key leaders or higher-ranking members orchestrating and managing the operations. These individuals often establish and enforce a set of rules and regulations, primarily designed to safeguard the interests and activities of the gang, while simultaneously disregarding the laws and order of the wider society.
Under gang rule, the gang members aim to maintain dominance and control over their territory or target population. They may enforce their authority by engaging in criminal enterprises such as drug trafficking, extortion, robbery, or even acts of violence against rival gangs, innocent civilians, or law enforcement authorities. The ultimate goal of gang rule is typically to amass wealth, expand their criminal networks, and retain power within their specific territories.
Gang rule often leads to an atmosphere of fear, instability, and lawlessness within the affected area, as social norms and legal institutions are overridden by the gang's own code of conduct. To counter gang rule, law enforcement agencies and communities often implement strategies focused on disrupting gang activities, apprehending key leaders, and providing social initiatives to deter individuals from joining gangs in the first place.
The word "gang" has its origins in Old English "gang", which meant a group of people going together or working in common. It can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic word "gangan", meaning "to go".
