basicrule
nounUK /ˈbeɪsɪk ruːl/
US /ˈbeɪsɪk ruːl/
A basic rule is a simple rule that everyone should follow.
The first basic rule of the game is to take turns.
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2. A rule that forms the foundation for more complicated rules.
Learning the basic rules of math helps you solve harder problems later.
3. A rule that is easy to understand and remember.
The teacher wrote the basic rules of the classroom on the board.
4. A rule that applies to almost every situation.
Being kind is a basic rule of friendship.