golden rule
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.golden rule
nounDefinition of GOLDEN RULE
1
capitalized G&R : a rule of ethical conduct referring to Matthew 7:12 and Luke 6:31: do to others as you would have them do to you
2
: a guiding principle
See Examples of GOLDEN RULE
- I try to live by the Golden Rule.
- The golden rule in sales is to know your customer.
First Known Use of GOLDEN RULE
1753
Learn More About GOLDEN RULE
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: golden rust
Previous Word in the Dictionary: goldenrod tree
All Words Near: golden rule
Previous Word in the Dictionary: goldenrod tree
All Words Near: golden rule
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up golden rule? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
