English Explanatory Dictionary

golden rule

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A fundamental rule or principle.
  2. The principle that one should treat other people in the manner in which one would want to be treated by them.
  3. A method of statutory interpretation, whereby a judge will deviate from a literal interpretation of the law to the extent necessary to circumvent obvious absurdities or (sometimes) conclusions repugnant to public policy.

Pronunciation

en-au-golden rule.ogg

Word forms

golden rule golden rules

Related words

give and take love thy neighbor as thyself one must give to get reciprocity return the favor
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