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

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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

Mr Bloom said the golden rule for endowment finance was that universities should not spend more than 5% of their total endowment each year.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2025

After living in Southeast Asia for nearly seven years, I go by the golden rule: If you see pandan on a menu, order it.

From Salon • Feb. 3, 2025

That golden rule of generous service by which we do for others what we would have them do for us is a rule of writing too.

From The Teacher Essays and Addresses on Education by Palmer, Alice Freeman

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