golden rule

== English == === Pronunciation === === Noun === golden rule (plural golden rules) (idiomatic) A fundamental rule or principle. Coordinate terms: prime directive, rule of the road, rule of thumb (ethics) The principle that one should treat other people in the manner in which one would want to be treated by them. Coordinate term: silver rule (law, England and Wales, idiomatic) A method of statutory interpretation, whereby a judge will deviate from a literal interpretation of the law to the extent necessary to circumvent obvious absurdities or (sometimes) conclusions repugnant to public policy. Coordinate terms: plain meaning rule, mischief rule ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ====