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golden rule

[gohl-duhn rool] / ˈgoʊl dən ˈrul /
NOUN
categorical imperative
Synonyms
WEAK
utilitarianism
NOUN
principle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
assumption basis convention doctrine ethic foundation fundamental precept proposition regulation rule truth
STRONG
axiom canon criterion dictum dogma form formula ground maxim origin postulate prescript source theorem usage verity
WEAK
principium
Antonyms
STRONG
ambiguity effect end result

Example Sentences

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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.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.