general rule

noun

: a usual way of doing things

As a general rule, they offer a deal in such cases.

Examples of general rule in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The red flags are large dollar amounts, tax consequences, anything irreversible and anything that turns on the specifics of your situation rather than a general rule. — Pawan Jain, The Conversation, 7 July 2026

But, for the Court, a general rule of exclusion was good enough for government work. — Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 1 July 2026

Follow Where The Big Money Is Going As a general rule of thumb, watch where the big money is going. — Brett Bultje, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

As a general rule, Linda Langelo, horticulture specialist at Colorado State University, says to feel the soil around the tree and water when the top 3 inches are dry. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 25 June 2026

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