Meaning Of The Word Golden rule

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Golden rule Meaning

Golden rule Definition
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What's The Definition Of Golden rule?

golden rule
countable noun: A golden rule is a principle you should remember because it will help you to be successful.

golden rule in American English
the precept that one should behave toward others as one would want others to behave toward oneself: see Matt. 7:12; Luke 6:31
noun: a rule of ethical conduct, usually phrased “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” or, as in the Sermon on the Mount, “Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so unto them.” Matt. 7:12; Luke 6:31

golden rule in British English
noun: any of a number of rules of fair conduct, such as Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them (Matthew 7:12) or thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself (Leviticus 19:28)

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