golden rule
Definition 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
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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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First Known Use of golden rule
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GOLDEN RULE Defined for English Language Learners
golden rule
Definition of golden rule for English Language Learners
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the Golden Rule : a general rule for how to behave that says that you should treat people the way you would like other people to treat you
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: an important rule to follow when you do something
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