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golden rule

[gohl-duhn rool] / ˈgoʊl dən ˈrul /
NOUN
categorical imperative
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Papperger had broken a golden rule of dealing with the U.S. government: Never announce anything related to the sharing of technology without first getting approval.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 29, 2025

Historically, the game has followed a golden rule.

From Slate • Nov. 18, 2025

The golden rule of gift-giving etiquette is to avoid religion, politics and sex,” said Richie Frieman, an expert on work manners.

From Salon • Dec. 9, 2024

The council is one of six granted what the government calls "exceptional" permission to break the golden rule of not meeting revenue shortfalls with cash from the capital account.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2024

In popular and condensed form, the golden rule according to Ecclesiastes is, "Do it well and do it now."

From One Day at a Time and Other Talks on Life and Religion by Alexander, Arch.