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golden rule
golden rulen.1. often Golden Rulea. The ethical principle that one should behave toward others as one would have others behave toward oneself.b. An expression of this principle, especially the words of Jesus in the New Testament verses Matthew 7:12 and Luke 6:31.2. A fundamental principle to be followed in order to ensure success in general or in a particular undertaking: the golden rule of investing.golden rule n 1. (Bible) 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) 2. any important principle: a golden rule of sailing is to wear a life jacket. 3. Brit the principle advocated by Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown (in office 1997–2007) that a government should only borrow to invest 4. (Mathematics) another name for rule of three gold′en rule′
n. a rule of ethical conduct, usually phrased “Do unto others as you would have others do unto you,” found in various wordings in most major religions. [1800–10] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | golden rule - any important rule; "the golden rule of teaching is to be clear"prescript, rule - prescribed guide for conduct or action | | 2. | Golden Rule - a command based on Jesus' words in the Sermon on the Mount; "Whatsoever ye would that men do unto you, do you even so unto them" (Matthew 7:12)commandment, precept, teaching - a doctrine that is taught; "the teachings of religion"; "he believed all the Christian precepts" |
Translationsgolden rule
the golden ruleThe maxim that one should treat other people the way one would like to be treated, often expressed proverbially as "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." My son wanted to steal the bike of a boy who stole his lunch money, so I told him that the only way to get along with people is to follow the golden rule.See also: golden, rulegolden rulesee under do unto others. See also: golden, rulegolden rule
Golden Rule, in the New Testament, saying of Jesus. In the Gospel of Matthew he says, "In everything do to others as you would have them do to you; for this is the law and the prophets." The Gospel of St. Luke has "Do to others as you would have them do to you." It is stated negatively in the Book of Tobit in the Arpocrypha.Golden Rule (religion, spiritualism, and occult)"Do unto others what you would have them do unto you," a staple of most religious traditions, is a philosophy known as the golden rule. Sometimes it is cast in the negative: Buddhism: Hurt not others in ways that you yourself would find hurtful (Udanavarga). Confucianism: Do not unto others what you would not have them do unto you (Analects 15:2). Hinduism: Do naught unto others [that] which would cause you pain if done to you (Mahabharata 5:1517). Judaism: That which is hateful unto you, do not impose on others (Talmud, Shabbat 31a). Other times it is put in positive terms: Christianity: As you wish that men would do to you, do so to them (Luke 6:13). Islam: No one of you is a believer until he desires for his brother that which he desires for himself (Sunan). golden rule1. 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) 2. another name for rule of threegolden rule
Related to golden rule: Golden ratiogolden rule the rule of construction that directs the person construing a provision, usually a statute, to read it according to the ordinary sense of the words unless, however, such a reading produces some illogicality or inconsistency. If this happens then it is permissible to read it so that the illogicality is removed but no further. See STATUTORY INTERPRETATION.golden rule
Related to golden rule: Golden ratioWords related to golden rulenoun any important ruleRelated Wordsnoun a command based on Jesus' words in the Sermon on the MountRelated Words- commandment
- precept
- teaching
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