golden rule
noun
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
Examples of golden rule in a Sentence
I try to live by the Golden Rule.
The golden rule in sales is to know your customer.
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Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But in global health, thank goodness, the golden rule goes back to every religious tradition.
—Aj Hess, Time, 18 Sep. 2025
Follow this important 'golden rule' 'Consider whether correction serves the other person’s interests'
Everyone loves validation.
—David Oliver, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
What’s a golden rule for working with honey in cocktails?
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 10 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for golden rule
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“Golden rule.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/golden%20rule. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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