golden rule

/ˈgoʊldən ˌrul/
/ˈgʌʊldɪn rul/
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Other forms: golden rules

Definitions of golden rule
  1. noun
    any important rule
    “the golden rule of teaching is to be clear”
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    type of:
    prescript, rule
    prescribed guide for conduct or action
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