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Meanings of golden rule in English

Russian
золотое правило
Portuguese
ética da reciprocidade
Spanish
etica de la reciprocidad
Catalan
regla d’or

Principle of treating others as oneself would wish to be treated, found in many religions and cultures.

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золотое правило

Moral rule, according to which it is forbidden to cause somewhat to someone which one does not want to suffer.

Concept in British law, concerning statutory construction, used to avoid the consequences of a literal but absurd or obnoxious interpretation of the wording of a statute.

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Examples for "british rule"
Examples for "british rule"
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A simple focus to outwit and ultimately oust British rule from Ireland.
The Irish Times
2
It urged nationalists to support its campaign against British rule in Ireland.
The Irish Times
3
Indians speak English Indians appreciate at least three holdovers from British rule.
Reuters
4
The attacks came on the anniversary of Malaysia's independence from British rule.
Reuters
5
In short, he wanted to see the continent under complete British rule.
The South African
Usage of golden rule in English
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Always a golden rule in travel, advance planning is especially important now.
Independent.ie
2
Those two moves suggest AT has acknowledged the golden rule of business.
Radio NZ
3
Besides, the golden rule of the Army is that rank makes right.
Secret Sanction
4
That is the golden rule of a forced march in the desert.
The Wheel O' Fortune
5
Expediency is the golden rule in all relations with the common room.
The Loom of Youth
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At least she follows his golden rule -keepi the hat on.
The Guardian
7
To leave well alone is a golden rule worth all in Pythagoras.
The Caxtons: A Family Picture — Volume 06
8
As a businessman, what is the one golden rule you live by?
Reuters
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It could serve as the golden rule for team's playing against Donegal.
The Irish Times
10
This is the golden rule which has been handed down through centuries.
Dollars and Sense
11
That is a golden rule which Mr Gresham ought to have remembered.
Doctor Thorne
12
It's a golden rule of fashion that hemlines rise when times are good.
The Irish Times
13
Finance journalists have a golden rule: never advise anyone on finance.
The Irish Times
14
There is no risk of breaking the golden rule, he said.
Reuters
15
The golden rule of drinkers in Sweden is to plan ahead.
Reuters
16
He'd broken the golden rule of maintaining three points of contact.
Paths of glory
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