# golden rule

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A fundamental rule or principle.
2. The principle that one should treat other people in the manner in which one would want to be treated by them.
3. 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.

## Source
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