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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: treat others as you'd like to be treated," Ms Windsor adds.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2024

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

In applying this golden rule it will be seen that there are no poets in Australia except the alleged humorous versifiers.

From The Awful Australian by Desmond, Valerie