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1general rule — index canon, generality (vague statement) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
2as a general rule — as a (general) rule usually. As a rule, we go away in June, but this year, we will take a trip in the fall …
3general rule — noun : a standing order governing practice and general procedure in a court compare special rule * * * Law. See under rule (def. 10) …
4general rule — Law. See under rule (def. 10). * * * …
5deviating from the general rule — index irregular (not usual) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …
6rule of thumb — Rule of thumb means approximately. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** A rule of thumb is a general rule which is a handy way of measuring or calculating something. As a rule of thumb, use one third vinegar and three thirds oil to make …
7general — gen·er·al / jen rəl, je nə / adj 1: involving, applicable to, or affecting the whole 2: involving, relating to, or applicable to every member of a class, kind, or group 3: not confined by specialization or limitation 4: relating to, determined by …
8General Staff Academy (Russia) — Established 1936 Type Military college Location …
9there is no general rule — there is no rule without an exception, no rule ever covers all situations …
10rule of thumb — general rule, guideline The rule of thumb for a resume is Don t exceed two pages …
