Crossword Puzzle Rule for schools, corporations, etc.

Clue: Rule for schools, corporations, etc.

Be in force, as a rule (APPLY with 5 letters)
Formulaic rule (THEOREM with 7 letters)
Ruler who rules by force (DESPOT with 6 letters)
Form of address for a supreme ruler, after "His" or "Her" (IMPERIALMAJESTY with 15 letters)
Its students learn road rules, formally? (DRIVERSEDWARD with 13 letters)
Org. that accredits law schools (ABA with 3 letters)
Slide rule precursors (ABACI with 5 letters)
Mil. schools (ACADS with 5 letters)
Certain schools: Abbr. (e.g. ACADS with 5 letters)
Specialized schools: Abbr. (ACADS with 5 letters)