gentlerule
nounUK /ˈdʒɛntl ruːl/
US /ˈdʒɛntəl ruːl/
A gentle rule is a soft rule that asks people to be kind and careful.
The teacher made a gentlerule for the class: walk slowly in the hallway.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A rule that is enforced in a calm and forgiving way.
The library has a gentlerule about quiet voices instead of strict silence.
3. A rule that protects people by asking for care rather than punishment.
The playground's gentlerule says to help a friend who falls down.
4. A rule that is easy to follow and does not cause stress.
Our gentlerule at home is to put toys away before bed.