Golden Rule Definition

noun
The precept that one should behave toward others as one would want others to behave toward oneself: see Matt. 7:12; Luke 6:31
Webster's New World
An expression of this principle, especially the words of Jesus in the New Testament verses Matthew 7:12 and Luke 6:31.
American Heritage
A fundamental principle to be followed in order to ensure success in general or in a particular undertaking.
The golden rule of investing.
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Other Word Forms of Golden Rule

Noun

Singular:
golden rule
Plural:
golden-rules

Golden Rule Sentence Examples

  • The principle of equity - that " whatever I judge reasonable or unreasonable for another to do for me, that by the same I declare reasonable or unreasonable that I in the like case should do for him," is merely a formal statement of the golden rule of the gospel.

  • His more important publications were Lectures on Human Society (1860); Memorials of a Quiet Life (1874); and The Golden Rule applied to Business and Social Conditions (1892).

  • As with cafetiere coffee, the golden rule of thumb here is a rounded dessertspoon, or seven grams, per cup.

  • Golden Rule No 1 - Recruit well and carefully Recruit well and the other golden rule No 1 - Recruit well and carefully Recruit well and the other golden rules may not be required.

  • The golden rule applies to divorce just as it does to other life situations.

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