Antonyms of adj rule-governed

1 sense of rule-governed

Sense 1
lawful, rule-governed -- (according to custom or rule or natural law)

INDIRECT (VIA regular) -> irregular -- (contrary to rule or accepted order or general practice; "irregular hiring practices")

Similarity of adj rule-governed

1 sense of rule-governed

Sense 1
lawful, rule-governed -- (according to custom or rule or natural law)
       => regular (vs. irregular) -- (in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle; "his regular calls on his customers"; "regular meals"; "regular duties")